CVE-2021-4480
Local Privilege Escalation in Dräger Protector Software
Publication date: 2026-06-02
Last updated on: 2026-06-02
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dräger | protector_software | to 6.4.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-732 | The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Dräger Protector Software versions prior to 6.4.2 and is a local privilege escalation issue caused by insecure file system permissions.
It allows local attackers to replace binaries or loaded modules on the host system, enabling them to execute arbitrary code with elevated NT SYSTEM privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker who exploits this vulnerability can gain elevated privileges on the affected system, specifically NT SYSTEM level access.
This means they can execute arbitrary code with the highest level of permissions, potentially leading to full control over the system, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and disruption of system operations.