Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 21, 2025· Updated Nov 21, 2025
MLX has heap-buffer-overflow in load()
CVE-2025-62608
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.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
mlxPyPI | < 0.29.4 | 0.29.4 |
Affected products
1- ml-explore/mlxv5Range: < 0.29.4
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-w6vg-jg77-2qg6ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62608ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/1ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/ml-explore/mlx/pull/2ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/ml-explore/mlx/security/advisories/GHSA-w6vg-jg77-2qg6ghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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