PT-2022-7067 · Unknown+1 · Open Babel+1

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CVE-2022-46291

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Published

2022-07-21

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Updated

2026-07-13

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Open Babel versions 3.1.1 and earlier
Description The issue is related to out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities in the translationVectors parsing functionality of Open Babel, which can be triggered by a specially-crafted malformed file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability affects the MSI file format.
Recommendations For Open Babel version 3.1.1, consider disabling the translationVectors parsing functionality until a patch is available. Restrict access to the MSI file format to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using malicious or untrusted files with Open Babel until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Memory Corruption

Buffer Overflow

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-07397
CVE-2022-46291
GHSA-JG3H-PV7C-4F9C
GHSA-V5FW-Q4PF-8P2H
OPENSUSE-SU-2026:10936-1
OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21190-1
PYSEC-2026-2783

Affected Products

Debian
Open Babel