Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published Sep 26, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2025-10996
CVE-2025-10996
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openbabelPyPI | < 3.2.0 | 3.2.0 |
Affected products
4cpe:2.3:a:openbabel:open_babel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:openbabel:open_babel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=3.1.1
- (no CPE)range: <=3.1.1
- osv-coords2 versionspkg:rpm/opensuse/openbabel&distro=openSUSE%20Leap%2016.0pkg:rpm/opensuse/openbabel&distro=openSUSE%20Tumbleweed
< 3.2.0-bp160.1.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 3.2.0-bp160.1.1
- (no CPE)range: < 3.2.0-1.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
9- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/issues/2831nvdExploitIssue TrackingWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-j35x-w4gj-pf7wghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10996ghsaADVISORY
- vuldb.comnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- vuldb.comnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/commit/b34cd604ghsaWEB
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/pull/2913ghsaWEB
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/security/advisories/GHSA-j35x-w4gj-pf7wghsaWEB
- vuldb.comnvdPermissions RequiredVDB EntryWEB
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