CVE-2025-10995: Memory Corruption in Open Babel
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 in the function zlib_stream::basic_unzip_streambuf::underflow within the /src/zipstreamimpl.h library. This issue requires local access to exploit and has been publicly disclosed. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-10995 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The flaw resides in the function zlib_stream::basic_unzip_streambuf::underflow in the source file /src/zipstreamimpl.h. Exploitation requires local access and can lead to memory corruption. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity, local attack vector, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause memory corruption on affected systems, potentially leading to application instability or crashes. The attack requires local access and low privileges, limiting the scope of impact. There is no indication of remote exploitation or elevated privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to Open Babel usage.
CVE-2025-10995: Memory Corruption in Open Babel
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 in the function zlib_stream::basic_unzip_streambuf::underflow within the /src/zipstreamimpl.h library. This issue requires local access to exploit and has been publicly disclosed. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-10995 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The flaw resides in the function zlib_stream::basic_unzip_streambuf::underflow in the source file /src/zipstreamimpl.h. Exploitation requires local access and can lead to memory corruption. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity, local attack vector, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause memory corruption on affected systems, potentially leading to application instability or crashes. The attack requires local access and low privileges, limiting the scope of impact. There is no indication of remote exploitation or elevated privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to Open Babel usage.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-25T18:04:54.689Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68d5f81a9e21be37e939ec73
Added to database: 09/26/2025, 02:19:06 UTC
Last enriched: 06/30/2026, 23:42:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 205
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