Disclosure summary
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.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-122
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2025-62608
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| ml-explore | mlx | * {"versionEndExcluding":"0.29.4"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- github.com — Issue Tracking, Patch
- github.com — Issue Tracking, Patch
- github.com — Exploit, Vendor Advisory
PUBLISHED 2025-11-21T14:16:02-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T06:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:35:23-04:00