Status: NEW | Advisory ID: CVE-2021-4481
| CVE | CVE-2021-4481 |
| CVSS Score / Version | 8.2 (High) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-07-22 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is local; attack complexity is low; privileges required is none; user interaction is required; scope is changed; confidentiality impact is none; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high. |
| Classified as | CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) |
Dräger Protector Software prior to version 6.4.2 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insecure file system permissions that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can replace binaries or loaded modules on the host system to execute code with NT SYSTEM privileges. (NVD)
| Source | Reference |
|---|---|
| NVD | https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4481 |
| CVE | https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-4481 |