#VU105167 Buffer overflow in BioNTdrv.sys and Partition Manager - CVE-2025-0285

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105167

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0285

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BioNTdrv.sys
Hardware solutions / Drivers
Partition Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Paragon Technologie GmbH

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BioNTdrv.sys: before 2.0.0

Partition Manager: before 17.45.0

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External links
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/726882

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.