CVE-2025-10996 Details
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This issue affects the function OBSmilesParser::ParseSmiles of the file /src/formats/smilesformat.cpp. Performing manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit is now public and may be used.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Open Babel versions through 3.1.1. The issue arises in the function OBSmilesParser::ParseSmiles within the file /src/formats/smilesformat.cpp. This vulnerability can be exploited locally by manipulating certain malformed SMILES input, leading to an out-of-bounds read on a dynamically allocated vector. The exploitation causes undefined behavior, including a program crash.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 26, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/openbabel/openbabel/issues/2831 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22318556/poc.zip | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325924 | [email protected] | Permissions RequiredVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.325924 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.654060 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openbabel open babel | <= 3.1.1 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 26, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |