CVE-2025-55553: n/a
A syntax error in the proxy_tensor.py component of PyTorch version 2.7.0 can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but can disrupt availability by crashing or halting the affected software.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-55553 is a vulnerability in PyTorch v2.7.0 where a syntax error in the proxy_tensor.py component allows attackers to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS). The flaw is categorized under CWE-248 (Uncaught Exception), indicating that improper handling of code syntax leads to service disruption. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high severity due to the network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, causing the affected PyTorch process to crash or become unavailable. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, avoid using PyTorch version 2.7.0 in environments where availability is critical or apply workarounds if provided by the vendor.
CVE-2025-55553: n/a
Description
A syntax error in the proxy_tensor.py component of PyTorch version 2.7.0 can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but can disrupt availability by crashing or halting the affected software.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-55553 is a vulnerability in PyTorch v2.7.0 where a syntax error in the proxy_tensor.py component allows attackers to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS). The flaw is categorized under CWE-248 (Uncaught Exception), indicating that improper handling of code syntax leads to service disruption. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high severity due to the network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, causing the affected PyTorch process to crash or become unavailable. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, avoid using PyTorch version 2.7.0 in environments where availability is critical or apply workarounds if provided by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68d5da079e21be37e937d089
Added to database: 09/26/2025, 00:10:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 13:22:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 288
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