CVE-2025-62608

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 v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/1	Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/2	Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx/security/advisories/GHSA-w6vg-jg77-2qg6	Exploit Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:ml-explore:mlx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-11-21 19:16

Updated : 2025-12-02 16:34

NVD link : CVE-2025-62608

Mitre link : CVE-2025-62608

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-62608

JSON object : View

Products Affected

ml-explore

mlx

CWE

CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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