Null Pointer Dereference in IObit Protected Folder by IObit
CVE-2025-0223

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Iobit
Status
Protected Folder
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The IObit Protected Folder application, up to version 13.6.0.5, contains a vulnerability in the function 0x8001E000/0x8001E00C/0x8001E004/0x8001E010 within the IURegistryFilter.sys library, specifically related to the IOCTL Handler. This issue allows for a null pointer dereference, potentially enabling a local attacker to exploit the application. Despite being privately disclosed to IObit, the vendor has not issued any updates or responses regarding this security flaw.

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-2025-0223 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.290202
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.290202
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.466963
third-party-advisory

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

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

TopGun (VulDB User)
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