Description
Dell Monitor driver, version 1.0.0.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Published: 2026-08-03
Score: 6.6 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Description Dell Monitor driver, version 1.0.0.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Weaknesses CWE-59
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

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Updated: 2026-08-03T17:30:44.511Z

Reserved: 2026-04-15T05:04:31.838Z

Link: CVE-2026-40717

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-59

    Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')