CVE-2026-61407
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWatchdog Timer Driver
PublishedAug 18, 2026
First seenAug 18, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-698CWE-698
How to fix
Update
- Dell Watchdog Timer Driver2.0.0.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Watchdog Timer Driver | v < 2.0.0.1 | 2.0.0.1 |
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