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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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6DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability was identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This impacts the function OBAtom::GetExplicitValence of the file isrc/atom.cpp of the component CDXML File Handler. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The name of the patch is e23a224b8fd9d7c2a7cde9ef4ec6afb4c05aa08a. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
AnalysisAI
Open Babel versions up to 3.1.1 contain a null pointer dereference in the CDXML file handler's OBAtom::GetExplicitValence function, allowing remote attackers to crash the application through maliciously crafted files. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, making it a practical attack vector for denial of service. A patch is available and should be applied to all affected installations.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-404 (Improper Resource Shutdown or Release). Affects Open Babel. A vulnerability was identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This impacts the function OBAtom::GetExplicitValence of the file isrc/atom.cpp of the component CDXML File Handler. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The name of the patch is e23a224b8fd9d7c2a7cde9ef4ec6afb4c05aa08a. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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View allSame technique Denial Of Service
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SUSE
Severity: MediumShare
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