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CVE-2026-40717

Vulnerability in Dell Monitor Driver

CVSS score

6.6

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

2 mo ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-40717 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

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.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-40717 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1dellMonitor driver View
2dellMonitor driver View
3dellaw2526hl View
4dellaw2725dm View
5dellaw2726dl View
6dellaw2726dm View
7dellaw3225dm View
8dellaw3425dwm View
9delle2722h View
10delle2722hs View
11delle2723h View
12delle2723hn View
13delle2724hs View
14delle2725h View
15delle2725hm View
16dellg2724d View
17dellp1917s View
18dellp2421d View
19dellp2421dc View
20dellp2425d View
21dellp2425de View
22dellp2720d View
23dellp2720dc View
24dellp2723d View
25dellp2723de View
26dellp5524q View
27dells2725ds View
28dells2725dsm View
29dells3221qs View
30dells3222dgm View
31dells3222hg View
32dells3222hn View
33dells3222hs View
34dells3225qc View
35dells3225qs View
36dells3422dwg View
37dells3425dw View
38dellse2423ds View
39dellse2426hg View
40dellse2426hgs View
41dellse2722h View
42dellse2722hr View
43dellse2722hx View
44dellse2723ds View
45dellse2725h View
46dellse2725hm View
47dellse2726d View
48dellse2726h View
49dellse2726hs View
50dellse3223q View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 50

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.8CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
6.6CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HCVE CNA
6.6CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40717 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40717 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.6 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityHighAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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