CVE-2025-62608
MLX has heap-buffer-overflow in load()
Description
MLX is an array framework for machine learning on Apple silicon. Prior to version 0.29.4, there is a heap buffer overflow in mlx::core::load() when parsing malicious NumPy .npy files. Attacker-controlled file causes 13-byte out-of-bounds read, leading to crash or information disclosure. This issue has been patched in version 0.29.4.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 21, 2025, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2025, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MLX to version 0.29.4.
- Ensure NumPy files are from trusted sources.
- Validate file integrity before processing.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-62608.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/1 | |
| https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/2 | |
| https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/security/advisories/GHSA-w6vg-jg77-2qg6 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MLX is an array framework for machine learning on Apple silicon. Prior to version 0.29.4, there is a heap buffer overflow in mlx::core::load() when parsing malicious NumPy .npy files. Attacker-controlled file causes 13-byte out-of-bounds read, leading to crash or information disclosure. This issue has been patched in version 0.29.4. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/1 Added Reference https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/2 Added Reference https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/security/advisories/GHSA-w6vg-jg77-2qg6