Description
A weakness has been identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This affects the function GAMESSOutputFormat::ReadMolecule of the file gamessformat.cpp. This manipulation causes use after free. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Open Babel | 3.1.0; 3.1.1 |
References
- https://github.com/openbabel/openbabel/issues/2834Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22318611/poc.zipExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325922Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.325922Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.654057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 26, 2025
- Last modified
- Oct 19, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed