Out-of-Bounds Write

2023-07-3102:18:02

Veracode Vulnerability Database

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vulnerability

gaussian file format

readmolecule function

mopacformat.cpp

malicious code injection

application crash

CVSS3

9.8

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.001

Percentile

42.1%

JSON

libopenbabel.so is vulnerable to Out-of-Bounds Write. The vulnerability exists in the Gaussian file format in the ReadMolecule function of mopacformat.cpp, which allows an attacker to inject and execute malicious code, causing an application to crash by providing a maliciously crafted file.