VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-37331

CVSS score7.3 HIGH

EPSS probability0.68%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2023-07-21

Last modified2026-06-17

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

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the Gaussian format orientation 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.

Weakness classification

CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write

Primary references

talos-cna@cisco.com — Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108