DSA-2026-295: Security Update for Dell Monitor Driver for an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability
Summary: Dell Monitor driver remediation is available for an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following’) vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system. ...
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Impact
Medium
Additional Details
This issue occurs only during the installation of Dell Monitor drivers mentioned in the Affected Products and Remediation table. If you already have Dell Monitor driver version prior to 1.0.0.0, installed, you do not need to reinstall, as the vulnerability exists in the installer process only—not the installed driver.
Details
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Proprietary Code CVEs |
Description |
CVSS Base Score |
CVSS Vector String |
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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. |
6.6 |
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Proprietary Code CVEs |
Description |
CVSS Base Score |
CVSS Vector String |
|
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. |
6.6 |
Affected Products & Remediation
Revision History
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| Revision | Date | Description |
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| 1.0 | 2026-08-03 | Initial Release |
Acknowledgements
Dell Technologies would like to thank falconCorrup for reporting this issue.
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Affected Products
Alienware 25 300Hz Gaming Monitor AW2526HL, Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor AW2725DM, Alienware 27 280Hz Gaming Monitor AW2726DL, Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2726DM, Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor AW3225DM
, Alienware 34 Gaming Monitor AW3425DWM, Dell E2722H, Dell E2722HS, Dell P2421D, Dell P2421DC, Dell P2720D, Dell P2720DC, Dell S3221QS, Dell 32 Curved Gaming Monitor S3222DGM, Dell 32 Curved Gaming Monitor S3222HG, Dell S3222HN, Dell S3222HS, Dell S3422DW, Dell 34 Curved Gaming Monitor S3422DWG, Dell SE2722H, Dell SE2722HX, Dell E2723H, Dell E2723HN, Dell E2724HS, Dell E2725H, Dell Pro 27 Monitor E2725HM, Dell 27 Gaming Monitor G2724D, Dell Pro P 24 QHD Monitor P2425D, Dell Pro P 24 QHD USB-C Hub Monitor P2425DE, Dell P2723D, Dell P2723DE, Dell P5524Q, Dell S2725DS, Dell S 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC, Dell S 32 4K Monitor S3225QS, Dell S 34 USB-C Monitor S3425DW, Dell SE2423DS, Dell 24 240Hz Monitor SE2426HG, Dell 24 240Hz Adjustable Stand Monitor SE2426HGS, Dell SE2723DS, Dell SE2725H, Dell 27 Monitor SE2725HM, Dell 27 QHD Monitor SE2726D, Dell 27 Monitor SE2726H, Dell 27 Adjustable Stand Monitor SE2726HS, Dell SE3223Q
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Article Number: 000481265
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2026
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