Disclosure summary
Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-59
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2025-46636
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| dell | encryption | * {"versionEndExcluding":"11.12.1"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- www.dell.com — Vendor Advisory
PUBLISHED 2025-12-09T13:15:52-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T06:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:35:37-04:00