CVE-2022-46293
Critical
Description
Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the translationVectors parsing functionality in multiple supported formats of Open Babel 3.1.1 and master commit 530dbfa3. A specially-crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability affects the MOPAC file format, inside the Final Point and Derivatives section
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductOpenbabel Open Babel
PublishedJul 21, 2023
First seenJul 21, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-119Memory buffer bounds error
How to fix
Update
- openbabel3.2.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openbabel open_babel | 3.1.1 | — |
| openbabelPyPI | v < 3.2.0 | 3.2.0 |
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