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CVE-2022-46290

9.8 · CRITICAL

Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the ORCA format nAtoms functionality of Open Babel 3.1.1 and master commit 530dbfa3.

Published Jul 21, 2023CWE-122EPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2022-46290 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the ORCA format nAtoms functionality of Open Babel 3.1.1 and master commit 530dbfa3. A specially-crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.The loop that stores the coordinates does not check its index against nAtoms

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1665Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1665Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1665

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46290?

CVE-2022-46290 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2022-46290?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-46290?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-46290?

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