CVE-2026-21419
Improper Link Resolution in Dell Display Manager Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-09
Last updated on: 2026-02-09
Assigner: Dell
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | display_and_peripheral_manager | to 2.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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