PyTorch up to 2.4.1 RemoteModule deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in PyTorch up to 2.4.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component RemoteModule. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-48063. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PyTorch up to 2.4.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component RemoteModule. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In PyTorch <=2.4.1, the RemoteModule has Deserialization RCE. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple parties because this is intended behavior in PyTorch distributed computing.

The advisory is shared at rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-48063 since 10/08/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/16/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 232190 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-48063), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (232190). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 232190
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-48063

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/08/2024 🔍
10/30/2024 +22 days 🔍
10/30/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/16/2025 +259 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-48063 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-48063
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282489

Entryinfo

Created: 10/30/2024 07:12
Updated: 07/16/2025 02:47
Changes: 10/30/2024 07:12 (50), 01/10/2025 02:39 (2), 03/06/2025 18:42 (2), 07/16/2025 02:47 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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