NULL pointer dereference in Openbabel Open Babel
CVE-2025-11000
A vulnerability was determined in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This affects the function PQSFormat::ReadMolecule of the file /src/formats/PQSformat.cpp. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
EPSS: 0.002 (12.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Openbabel Open_babel
- N/a Open Babel — versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, Exploit, Issue Tracking)
- cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-11000?
- CVE-2025-11000 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openbabel Open Babel, classified under Improper Resource Shutdown or Release. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2025-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2025-11000?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.