IObit Protected Folder Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in IOCTL Handler

Vulnerability

A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in IObit Protected Folder versions through 13.6.0.5. The issue arises in the IOCTL Handler component, specifically within the IURegistryFilter.sys library, and is triggered by certain function calls. This vulnerability requires local access to exploit and can lead to application crashes or unexpected exits.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a null pointer dereference, which typically results in a crash or termination of the application.

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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