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CVE-2025-62608

Ml-explore Mlx buffer overflow

9.1 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.53%
  1. Published21 Nov 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Ml-explore Mlx< 0.29.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-62608 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-62608 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.53%.

How severe is CVE-2025-62608?

CVE-2025-62608 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-62608?

Affected products include Ml-explore Mlx.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62608?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ml-explore Mlx 0.29.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.