Open Babel has heap buffer overflow in SMILES OBSmilesParser::ParseSmiles
High-risk advisory
CVE-2025-10996
Summary
Open Babel has heap buffer overflow in SMILES OBSmilesParser::ParseSmiles
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for openbabel. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 13% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether openbabel is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.2%; percentile: 13%.
Sources
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