CVE-2026-40717: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Monitor driver
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Dell Monitor driver version 1.0.0.0 contains a CWE-59 vulnerability characterized by improper link resolution before file access. This weakness allows a local attacker with limited privileges to potentially exploit the driver to gain elevated privileges on the system. The vulnerability is confirmed and published under CVE-2026-40717 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.6, reflecting medium severity. No remediation level or patch information is currently available from Dell, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to achieve elevation of privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but has a high impact on integrity and availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Dell Monitor driver. Avoid executing untrusted code with local privileges.
CVE-2026-40717: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Monitor driver
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.6medium
Affected software
Dell
Monitor driver
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Dell Monitor driver version 1.0.0.0 contains a CWE-59 vulnerability characterized by improper link resolution before file access. This weakness allows a local attacker with limited privileges to potentially exploit the driver to gain elevated privileges on the system. The vulnerability is confirmed and published under CVE-2026-40717 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.6, reflecting medium severity. No remediation level or patch information is currently available from Dell, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to achieve elevation of privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but has a high impact on integrity and availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Dell Monitor driver. Avoid executing untrusted code with local privileges.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T05:04:31.838Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a70eb6dbf32cb7a3411f2d1
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 19:26:37 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 17:57:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:35 UTC
Views: 62
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