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NVD 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.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
YES
Patch
NONE
Momentum
NONE
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🟠 Open Babel, Heap Buffer Overflow, #CVE-2025-10997 (Medium) -DC-Jul2026-765 https://dailycve.com/open-babel-heap-buffer-overflow-cve-2025-10997-medium-dc-jul2026-765/
Post summary
The tweet announces a new CVE (CVE‑2025‑10997) for Open Babel, identifying a heap buffer overflow with medium severity, without providing PoC, exploit, or patch details.
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