CVE-2025-55558
PyTorch Denial of Service Buffer Overflow
Description
A buffer overflow occurs in pytorch v2.7.0 when a PyTorch model consists of torch.nn.Conv2d, torch.nn.functional.hardshrink, and torch.Tensor.view-torch.mv() and is compiled by Inductor, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS).
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 25, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 3, 2025, 6:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update PyTorch to the latest secure version.
- Recompile the model with the updated PyTorch.
- Test the application thoroughly after updating.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-55558.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/shaoyuyoung/0e7d2a586297ae9c8ed14d8706749efc | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/151523 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/pull/151887 | Issue Tracking Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:pytorch:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:* versions up to (including) 2.7.0 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gist.github.com/shaoyuyoung/0e7d2a586297ae9c8ed14d8706749efc Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/151523 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/pull/151887 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-400 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A buffer overflow occurs in pytorch v2.7.0 when a PyTorch model consists of torch.nn.Conv2d, torch.nn.functional.hardshrink, and torch.Tensor.view-torch.mv() and is compiled by Inductor, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). Added Reference https://gist.github.com/shaoyuyoung/0e7d2a586297ae9c8ed14d8706749efc Added Reference https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/151523 Added Reference https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/pull/151887