Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Open Babel from ChemAxon
CVE-2022-43607

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Open Babel

Status
Open Babel
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2023

What is CVE-2022-43607?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been identified in the MOL2 format attribute and value functionality of Open Babel. This flaw allows attackers to exploit specially crafted malformed files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the application. By providing a malicious file, an attacker can trigger this vulnerability, compromising the integrity and security of the system.

Affected Version(s)

Open Babel 3.1.1

Open Babel master commit 530dbfa3

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Discovered by Claudio Bozzato of Cisco Talos.
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