Openbabel: Duplicate Advisory: Open Babel has an out-of-bounds read in CIF transform3d::DescribeAsString
Affects openbabelSource GCVE Database
CVSS 4.3 Medium : upgrade to 3.2.0 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Jun 2026, 23:46 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.2.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LWhat to do
Upgrade openbabel to 3.2.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIopenbabel | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Avoid processing untrusted CIF files with affected versions until a fix is available.
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Open Babel versions prior to 3.2.0 in the function transform3d::DescribeAsString within the CIF File Handler component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to information disclosure or application instability. The advisory is a duplicate and has been withdrawn in favor of another reference. The vulnerability is classified as low severity.
References
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/security/advisories/GHSA-6xw4-2g22-26h8 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2704 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/issues/2848 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/pull/2862 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/VedantMadane/openbabel/commit/e23a224b8fd9d7c2a7cde9ef4ec6afb4c05aa08a (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/oneafter/0128/blob/main/ob1/repro.cif (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/openbabel/openbabel/releases/tag/openbabel-3-2-0 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/754378 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/346650 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/346650/cti (opens in a new tab)