CVE-2026-40717

EUVD-2026-52396
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.
Link Following
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
6.6 MEDIUM
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 1.78%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
dellmonitor_driver
1.0.0.0
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481265/dsa-2026-295