#VU105165 Out-of-bounds write in BioNTdrv.sys and Partition Manager - CVE-2025-0288
Published: February 28, 2025 / Updated: January 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105165
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0288
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
BioNTdrv.sys
Partition Manager
BioNTdrv.sys
Partition Manager
Software vendor:
Paragon Technologie GmbH
Paragon Technologie GmbH
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.