CVE-2025-10994: A weakness has been identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-10994?

open babel: upgrade to newer than 3.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-10994 being exploited?

CVE-2025-10994 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-10994 affect?

CVE-2025-10994 affects open babel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A weakness has been identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This affects the function GAMESSOutputFormat::ReadMolecule of the file gamessformat.cpp. This manipulation causes use after free. It is possible to launch the attack on the local hos

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-10994?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-10994 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting open babel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A weakness has been identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This affects the function GAMESSOutputFormat::ReadMolecule of the file gamessformat.cpp. This manipulation causes use after free. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-416
Published	2025-09-26
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: openbabel

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-26 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbabel open babel UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-babel || rpm -q open-babel || open-babel --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-babel

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-babel

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-10994?

open babel: upgrade to newer than 3.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-10994 being exploited?

CVE-2025-10994 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-10994 affect?

CVE-2025-10994 affects open babel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A weakness has been identified in Open Babel up to 3.1.1. This affects the function GAMESSOutputFormat::ReadMolecule of the file gamessformat.cpp. This manipulation causes use after free. It is possible to launch the attack on the local hos

How urgent is CVE-2025-10994?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-10996 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was detected in Open Babel up to 3.1.1
CVE-2025-10997 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE A flaw has been found in Open Babel up to 3.1.1
CVE-2025-10995 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE A security vulnerability has been detected in Open Babel up to 3.1.1
CVE-2025-10999 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Open Babel up to 3.1.1
CVE-2025-11000 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was determined in Open Babel up to 3.1.1

References

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