CVE-2025-0221: IOBit Protected Folder IOCTL pffilter.sys 0x22200c null pointer dereference

Published Jan 5, 2025
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IObit Protected Folder<=1.3.0
I0bit Protected Folder<=1.3.0

Event History

Jan 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0221?

CVE-2025-0221 is classified as problematic due to a null pointer dereference vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0221?

To fix CVE-2025-0221, update IOBit Protected Folder to the latest version beyond 1.3.0.

3

Which versions of IOBit Protected Folder are affected by CVE-2025-0221?

CVE-2025-0221 affects IOBit Protected Folder up to and including version 1.3.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-0221 facilitate?

CVE-2025-0221 facilitates attacks that result in null pointer dereference.

5

What component of IOBit Protected Folder is vulnerable in CVE-2025-0221?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-0221 is found in the pffilter.sys library within the IOCTL Handler.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203