Out-of-bounds Read Affecting openbabel/openbabel package, versions [,3.2.0)
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- published22 Feb 2026
- disclosed19 Feb 2026
- creditOneafter
Introduced: 19 Feb 2026
CVE-2026-2705 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade openbabel/openbabel to version 3.2.0 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read via the SetFormalCharge function in the MOL2 file handler component. An attacker can cause a denial of service by triggering an out-of-bounds read through a crafted MOL2 file.