CVE-2025-2998 PyTorch torch.nn.utils.rnn.pad_packed_sequence memory corruption
A local attacker can exploit memory corruption in PyTorch's pad_packed_sequence function to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-2998?
CVE-2025-2998 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in PyTorch, published on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2998?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including pytorch and torch. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pytorch Bitnami | From 2.6.0 | 2.7.0 |
torch PyPI | All versions to 2.6.0 | None |
torch PyPI | All versions to 2.6.0 | None |
torch PyPI | All versions to 2.6.0-NA | None |
Products include Linuxfoundation Pytorch.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2998?
Upgrade pytorch to 2.7.0 or later.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-2998 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-2998 exists.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-pytorch-2025-2998, DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2998, ECHO-a3a3-45a6-10ed, GHSA-f4hp-rmr7-r7v8, PYSEC-2025-192, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-2998.