Windows
CVE-2026-21419
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
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
AnalysisAI
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager before version 2.2 on Windows contains an insecure link resolution flaw that allows local attackers with low privileges to escalate their access through the installer or service. An authenticated user can exploit improper symlink handling to gain elevated permissions on the system. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access). Affects the Installer and component of version. 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
Affected ProductsAI
Product: version. Versions: up to 2.2. Component: Installer and.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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