Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities in popular chemistry software; Foxit PDF Reader issues could lead to remote code execution
Summary: Cisco Talos disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in Open Babel, an open-source chemistry library used in molecular modeling and research software, all triggered by tricking a user into opening a malformed file and potentially leading to arbitrary code execution depending on platform and compilation. Talos also reported vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader, exploitable via a crafted PDF or a malicious web page when the browser extension is enabled, and said seven vulnerabilities in its roundup carry a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10.
What you should know: Open Babel declined to release a fix within Cisco's 90-day disclosure window, so research environments running this library have no vendor patch to apply while the flaws remain public.
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