PyTorch 2.7.0 torch.Tensor.to_sparse denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PyTorch 2.7.0 and classified as problematic. Affected is the function torch.Tensor.to_sparse. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-55560. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PyTorch 2.7.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function torch.Tensor.to_sparse. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in pytorch v2.7.0 can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) when a PyTorch model consists of torch.Tensor.to_sparse() and torch.Tensor.to_dense() and is compiled by Inductor.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-55560 since 08/13/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 266115 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-55560), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (266115) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2139). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Open Source PyTorch

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 266115
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-55560

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

08/13/2025 CVE reserved
09/25/2025 +43 days Advisory disclosed
09/25/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/15/2025 +20 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 151522
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-55560 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-55560
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-325896
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2139 - PyTorch: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2025 19:07
Updated: 10/15/2025 08:32
Changes: 09/25/2025 19:07 (56), 09/27/2025 06:14 (8), 09/30/2025 05:49 (2), 10/15/2025 08:32 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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