CVE-2025-0223 IObit Protected Folder IOCTL IURegistryFilter.sys 0x8001E010 null pointer dereference
Local attackers can cause a denial of service via null pointer dereference in IObit Protected Folder's kernel driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-0223?
CVE-2025-0223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IObit Protected Folder, published on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in IObit Protected Folder up to 13.6.0.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function 0x8001E000/0x8001E00C/0x8001E004/0x8001E010 in the library IURegistryFilter.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0223?
It affects 1 product.
Products include I0bit Protected Folder.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0223?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-0223 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-0223 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in IObit Protected Folder
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5jx-gqfh-5pmr.