CVE-2021-4481
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. It is a local privilege escalation issue caused by insecure file system permissions. Local attackers can exploit this flaw by replacing binaries or loaded modules on the host system, which allows them to execute arbitrary code with elevated NT SYSTEM privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. By executing arbitrary code with NT SYSTEM privileges, an attacker can take full control of the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of system operations.