CVE-2025-0221

Public Exploit
IOBit Protected Folder IOCTL pffilter.sys 0x22200c null pointer dereference

Description

A vulnerability has been found in IOBit Protected Folder up to 1.3.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function 0x22200c in the library pffilter.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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.

Categories

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory notion.site Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: IOBit Protected Folder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.290200 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.290200 signature permissions required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.466955 third party advisory
https://shareforall.notion.site/IOBit-Protected-Folder-pffilter-0x22200C-NPD-DOS-15260437bb1e80b2a477d42396d5d06c third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0221?
CVE-2025-0221 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0221?
To fix CVE-2025-0221, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0221 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-0221 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0221?
CVE-2025-0221 affects IOBit Protected Folder.
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