VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2021-4480

CVSS score8.2 HIGH
EPSS probability0.11%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-06-02
Last modified2026-07-22
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-732

Primary references