# CVE-2022-46294: Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the translationVectors parsing functionality in multiple supported formats of Open Bab

- Also known as: GHSA-MJMG-352J-F456, PYSEC-2026-2786
- Severity: CVSS 9.8 (Critical), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 3.2.0
- Published: 2023-07-21 · Updated: 2025-11-04

## Affected

- Open Babel: 3.1.1, master commit 530dbfa3
- openbabel (PyPI): fixed in 3.2.0

## Description

Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the translationVectors parsing functionality in multiple supported formats 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.This vulnerability affects the MOPAC Cartesian file format

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Open Babel, openbabel, upgrade to a fixed version (3.2.0) per the references below.
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## References

- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1666

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