Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| I0Bit | Protected Folder | <= 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://shareforall.notion.site/IOBit-Protected-Folder-pffilter-0x22200C-NPD-DOSExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.290200Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/?id.290200Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.466955Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-0221?
CVE-2025-0221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2025-0221?
CVE-2025-0221 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-0221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: I0Bit Protected Folder.