CVE-2021-4481

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.2

Exploit probability—

ProductProtector Software

PublishedJun 2, 2026

First seenJun 2, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732

How to fix

Update

Dräger Protector Software6.4.2 or later

Vendor advisories

static.draeger.com/security/download/2021-267-01-Draeger-Protector-Software-vulnerabilities.pdf

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Dräger Protector Software	v < 6.4.2	6.4.2

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