CVE-2026-40717

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.

CVSS 3.1

7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 4% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-25)

CWE

CWE-59

Published

2026-08-03

Modified

2026-10-23

Record from

the NVD, synced 2026-10-24

Affected

• dell:monitor_driver

References

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

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