CVE-2022-46294 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting Open Babel 3.1.1 and later versions, specifically within the translationVectors parsing functionality for MOPAC Cartesian files. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a local attack vector requiring user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) that can lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openbabel:open_babel:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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