CVE-2026-21419
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Improper Link Resolution in Dell Display Manager Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-02-09

Last updated on: 2026-02-09

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Windows) versions prior to 2.2 contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in the Installer and Service. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges

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Published
2026-02-09
Last Modified
2026-02-09
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-21419
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6443

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell display_and_peripheral_manager to 2.2 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Windows) versions prior to 2.2. It is an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability, also known as a 'Link Following' vulnerability, found in the Installer and Service components. A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow a low privileged local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. This means the attacker could perform actions or access resources that are normally restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, installation of malicious software, or disruption of system operations.

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