CVE-2025-62609
CVE-2025-62609 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ml-explore Mlx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-198500
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Ml-explore Mlx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MLX is an array framework for machine learning on Apple silicon. Prior to version 0.29.4, there is a segmentation fault in mlx::core::load_gguf() when loading malicious GGUF files. Untrusted pointer from external gguflib library is dereferenced without validation, causing application crash. This issue has been patched in version 0.29.4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-62609?
- MLX is an array framework for machine learning on Apple silicon. Prior to version 0.29.4, there is a segmentation fault in mlx::core::load_gguf() when loading malicious GGUF files. Untrusted pointer from external gguflib library is dereferenced without validation, causing application crash. This issue has been patched in version 0.29.4.
- How severe is CVE-2025-62609?
- CVE-2025-62609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-62609 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-62609?
- CVE-2025-62609 affects Ml-explore Mlx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-62609?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-62609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-62609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198500.
- When was CVE-2025-62609 published?
- CVE-2025-62609 was published on 2025-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ml-explore:mlx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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