CVE-2026-40717

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.8 EPSS 0.11%
Updated Aug 07, 2026
Dell
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.8 (HIGH)
Type CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution)
Vendor Dell
Public PoC No

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.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 49

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Dell Monitor_Driver
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Dell Aw2526hl
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Dell Aw2725dm
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Dell Aw2726dl
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Dell Aw2726dm
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Dell Aw3225dm
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Dell Aw3425dwm
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Dell E2722h
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Dell E2722hs
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Dell E2723h
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Dell E2723hn
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Dell E2724hs
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Dell E2725h
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Dell E2725hm
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Dell G2724d
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Dell P1917s
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Dell P2421d
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Dell P2421dc
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Dell P2425d
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Dell P2425de
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Dell P2720d
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Dell P2720dc
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Dell P2723d
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Dell P2723de
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Dell P5524q
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Dell S2725ds
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Dell S2725dsm
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Dell S3221qs
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Dell S3222dgm
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Dell S3222hg
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Dell S3222hn
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Dell S3222hs
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Dell S3225qc
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Dell S3225qs
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Dell S3422dwg
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Dell S3425dw
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Dell Se2423ds
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Dell Se2426hg
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Dell Se2426hgs
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Dell Se2722h
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Dell Se2722hr
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Dell Se2722hx
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Dell Se2723ds
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Dell Se2725h
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Dell Se2725hm
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Dell Se2726d
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Dell Se2726h
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Dell Se2726hs
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Dell Se3223q
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