CWE
787 122
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-46290

First published: Fri Jul 21 2023(Updated: )

Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the ORCA format nAtoms functionality 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.The loop that stores the coordinates does not check its index against nAtoms

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Babel=3.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-46290?

    The severity of CVE-2022-46290 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • What is the affected software in CVE-2022-46290?

    The affected software in CVE-2022-46290 is Open Babel version 3.1.1.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-46290?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-46290 by providing a specially-crafted malformed file that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-46290?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2022-46290 is available. It is recommended to update to a patched version of Open Babel.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46290?

    More information about CVE-2022-46290 can be found at this link: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1665

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