Vulnerability Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. The affected element is the function OpenBabel::transform3d::DescribeAsString of the file src/math/transform3d.cpp of the component CIF File Handler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The identifier of the patch is e23a224b8fd9d7c2a7cde9ef4ec6afb4c05aa08a. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbabel | Open Babel | <= 3.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/VedantMadane/openbabel/commit/e23a224b8fd9d7c2a7cde9ef4ec6afb
- https://github.com/oneafter/0128/blob/main/ob1/repro.cifExploit
- https://github.com/openbabel/openbabel/issues/2848ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openbabel/openbabel/pull/2862
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346650Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.346650Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.754378Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2704?
CVE-2026-2704 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. The affected element is the function OpenBabel::transform3d::DescribeAsString of the file src/math/transform3d.cpp of the componen...
How severe is CVE-2026-2704?
CVE-2026-2704 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2704?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbabel Open Babel.