CVE-2022-42885

Public Exploit

Description

A use of uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the GRO format res 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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Open Babel Open Babel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1668 exploit third party advisory technical description
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1668

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42885?
CVE-2022-42885 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42885?
To fix CVE-2022-42885, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-42885 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-42885 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42885?
CVE-2022-42885 affects Open Babel Open Babel.
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