CVE-2026-40717

medium

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.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481265/dsa-2026-295

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-08-03

Updated: 2026-08-04

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 6.6

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H