CVE-2026-2704
Out-of-Bounds Read in Open Babel CIF Handler Enables Remote Attack
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openbabel | open_babel | to 3.1.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Open Babel up to version 3.1.1, specifically in the function OpenBabel::transform3d::DescribeAsString within the CIF File Handler component. It involves an out-of-bounds read caused by manipulation of this function. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds read remotely, which could potentially lead to information disclosure or application instability. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used by attackers.
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