Product:
Display and Peripheral Manager
Summary
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager for Windows versions prior to 2.2 contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability in the Installer and Service. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges. This could allow unauthorized users to gain higher access rights on the system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6.6 | CVE-2026-21419 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker with local access can manipulate the Installer and Service to gain elevated privileges. By crafting specific inputs or links, the attacker can bypass security mechanisms and execute unauthorized actions on the system, potentially compromising sensitive data or system integrity.
Affected Products
- Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Windows) versions prior to 2.2: Vulnerable to improper link resolution, allowing local attackers to elevate privileges.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update Dell Display and Peripheral Manager to version 2.2 or later. Regularly applying security updates and patches can help protect against similar vulnerabilities in the future.