CVE-2026-61407
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
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.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-18 15:16:56.310000
Last modified
2026-10-22 22:10:00.250000
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"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-08-18T15:16:56.310",
"lastModified": "2026-10-22T22:10:00.250",
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}
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"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"baseScore": 8.8,
"baseSeverity": "HIGH",
"attackVector": "LOCAL",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "CHANGED",
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