CVE-2022-46295 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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 Gaussian file format

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbabel	Open Babel	3.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119 CWE-787

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1666ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1666ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1666

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-46295?

CVE-2022-46295 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 mal...

How severe is CVE-2022-46295?

CVE-2022-46295 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-46295?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbabel Open Babel.