Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in IObit Protected Folder Software
CVE-2025-0222

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Iobit

Status
Protected Folder
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-0222?

A local vulnerability has been identified in IObit Protected Folder affecting versions up to 13.6.0.5, specifically within the IOCTL Handler in IUProcessFilter.sys. This issue is characterized by a null pointer dereference that can result in unstable software behavior. The exploit has been made public, and despite being disclosed to the vendor early on, there has been no response regarding mitigation or a fix.

Affected Version(s)

Protected Folder 13.6.0.0

Protected Folder 13.6.0.1

Protected Folder 13.6.0.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-0222 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.290201
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.290201
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.466956
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

TopGun (VulDB User)
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