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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-61407 · published 18 August 2026

CVE-2026-61407: Dell Watchdog Timer Driver versions prior to 2.0.0.1 contain an Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control…

Dell Watchdog Timer Driver versions prior to 2.0.0.1 contain an Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Privilege Escalation.

8.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.15% · top 96.2% CWE-698 · CWE-698 Awaiting Analysis
8.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.15%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
20 Aug 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell Watchdog Timer Driver versions prior to 2.0.0.1 contain an Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Privilege Escalation.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

LinkTags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501078/dsa-2026-248-security-update-for-dell-watchdog-timer-driver-for-an-ex

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-61407), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.