CVE-2026-2704: Out-of-Bounds Read in Open Babel
Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the function OpenBabel::transform3d::DescribeAsString within the CIF File Handler component. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely and has a medium severity rating. The issue is resolved in version 3.2.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2704 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The flaw exists in the function OpenBabel::transform3d::DescribeAsString in the CIF File Handler component. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely without privileges or user interaction, leading to potential information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). It is fixed in Open Babel version 3.2.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure or application crashes. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Open Babel to version 3.2.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified or required.
CVE-2026-2704: Out-of-Bounds Read in Open Babel
Description
Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the function OpenBabel::transform3d::DescribeAsString within the CIF File Handler component. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely and has a medium severity rating. The issue is resolved in version 3.2.0.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2704 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Open Babel versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. The flaw exists in the function OpenBabel::transform3d::DescribeAsString in the CIF File Handler component. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely without privileges or user interaction, leading to potential information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). It is fixed in Open Babel version 3.2.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure or application crashes. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Open Babel to version 3.2.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigations are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T18:04:10.710Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699697f66aea4a407a3be139
Added to database: 02/19/2026, 04:56:22 UTC
Last enriched: 06/30/2026, 23:46:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:53 UTC
Views: 166
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