PyTorch up to 2.1.x vararg_functions.cpp denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PyTorch up to 2.1.x. This affects an unknown part of the file /runtime/vararg_functions.cpp. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-31580. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PyTorch up to 2.1.x. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file /runtime/vararg_functions.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

PyTorch before v2.2.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the component /runtime/vararg_functions.cpp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-31580 since 04/05/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233547 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: pytorch (CVE-2024-31580)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (233547) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-1105). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 233547
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: pytorch (CVE-2024-31580)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PyTorch 2.2.0
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

04/05/2024 🔍
04/17/2024 +12 days 🔍
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06/08/2025 +417 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: b5c3a17c2c207ebefcb85043f0cf94be9b2fef81
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-31580 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-31580
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-261395
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2024 20:58
Updated: 06/08/2025 18:59
Changes: 04/17/2024 20:58 (54), 05/24/2024 12:29 (1), 03/29/2025 08:45 (2), 03/30/2025 11:03 (2), 06/08/2025 18:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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