CVE-2022-46280
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CVE-2022-46280 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use of uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the PQS format pFormat functionality of Open Babel 3.1.1 and master commit 530dbfa3. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use of uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the PQS format pFormat 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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbabel | Open Babel | 3.1.1 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1670Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1670Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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