Medium severity6.6NVD Advisory· Published Aug 3, 2026· Updated Aug 7, 2026
CVE-2026-40717
CVE-2026-40717
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:dell:monitor_driver:1.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:monitor_driver:1.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 1.0.0.0
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References
1- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481265/dsa-2026-295nvdVendor Advisory
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