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IObit Protected Folder Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in IOCTL Handler

Vulnerability

A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in IObit Protected Folder versions prior to 13.6.0.5. The issue arises in the IOCTL Handler component, specifically within the IUProcessFilter.sys library, where certain function calls can be manipulated to cause a null pointer dereference. This vulnerability requires local exploitation.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a denial-of-service condition, causing the application to crash or become unresponsive.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.6
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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