Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published Sep 26, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2025-10997
CVE-2025-10997
Description
A flaw has been found in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. Impacted is the function ChemKinFormat::CheckSpecies of the file /src/formats/chemkinformat.cpp. Executing manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published 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
3cpe: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
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/issues/2830nvdExploitIssue TrackingWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8wq6-qh76-wpv9ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10997ghsaADVISORY
- vuldb.comnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- vuldb.comnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/security/advisories/GHSA-8wq6-qh76-wpv9ghsaWEB
- vuldb.comnvdPermissions RequiredVDB EntryWEB
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