CVE-2025-2998
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2025-2998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in PyTorch 2.6.0. It has been declared as critical. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in PyTorch 2.6.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function torch.nn.utils.rnn.pad_packed_sequence. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Pytorch | 2.6.0 |
References
- https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/149622Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/149622#issue-2935495265Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.302047Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.302047Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.524151Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-2998?
A vulnerability was found in PyTorch 2.6.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function torch.nn.utils.rnn.pad_packed_sequence. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-2998?
CVE-2025-2998 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2998?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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