A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PyTorch 2.6.0. This issue affects the function torch.cuda.memory.caching_allocator_delete of the file c10/cuda/CUDACachingAlloca
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PyTorch 2.6.0. This issue affects the function torch.cuda.memory.caching_allocator_delete of the file c10/cuda/CUDACachingAllocator.cpp. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | torch | <= 2.6.0-NA | no fix |
References
- https://vuldb.com/?id.303041
- https://github.com/ARPANET-cybersecurity/vuldb/issues/2
- https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/149821
- https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/149821#issue-2940838975
- https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/149821#issuecomment-2765311086
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.303041
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.525252
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
torch- Disclosed
- 03.04.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2025-197 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: torch
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 31
- First → latest
- 11.2022 03.2026
- Without a fix
- 9
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 3
- High 10
- Medium 11
- Low 5
- Unrated 2
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 4
- 2025: 24
- 2026: 2
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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PyTorch 2.6.0. This issue affects the function torch.cuda.memory.caching_allocator_delete of the file c10/cuda/CUDACachingAlloca this entry
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