Open Babel up to 3.1.1 /src/zipstreamimpl.h underflow memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Open Babel up to 3.1.1 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function zlib_stream::basic_unzip_streambuf::underflow in the library /src/zipstreamimpl.h. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-10995. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function zlib_stream::basic_unzip_streambuf::underflow in the library /src/zipstreamimpl.h. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-10995. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 266099 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-10995), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (266099). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 266099
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-10995

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Timelineinfo

09/25/2025 Advisory disclosed
09/25/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/30/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 2832
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-10995 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-10995
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-325923
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2025 20:10
Updated: 09/30/2025 10:11
Changes: 09/25/2025 20:10 (55), 09/26/2025 10:41 (30), 09/30/2025 02:54 (11), 09/30/2025 10:11 (2)
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Submitter: ahuo
Cache ID: 216:34B:103

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Accepted

  • Submit #654059: Open Babel 3.1.1 / master commit 889c3501 Memory Corruption (by ahuo)

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