Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been found in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. The affected element is the function ChemKinFormat::ReadReactionQualifierLines of the file /src/formats/chemkinformat.cpp. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbabel | Open Babel | <= 3.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openbabel/openbabel/issues/2829ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22318526/poc.zipExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325926Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.325926Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.654063Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-10998?
CVE-2025-10998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability has been found in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. The affected element is the function ChemKinFormat::ReadReactionQualifierLines of the file /src/formats/chemkinformat.cpp. The manipulation le...
How severe is CVE-2025-10998?
CVE-2025-10998 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-10998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbabel Open Babel.