Which versions of Mlx are affected by CVE-2025-62608?

Organizations using MLX should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-62608, a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 5.5.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-62608?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-62608. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-62608?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

Mlx CVE-2025-62608

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-62608?

CVE-2025-62608 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/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. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

MEDIUM

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2025-11-21 security-advisories@github.com

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Heap Overflow Apple Red Hat Mlx

5.5

CVSS 4.0

CVSS:4.0/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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:23 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:23 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Dec 02, 2025 - 16:34 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Nov 21, 2025 - 19:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

3 pypi packages depend on mlx (3 direct, 0 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 0.29.4.

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

MLX is an array framework for machine learning on Apple silicon. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. 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 products include: Ml-Explore Mlx. Version information: version 0.29.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.