MEDIUM
CVE-2023-25399
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A refcounting issue which leads to potential memory leak was discovered in scipy commit 8627df31ab in Py_FindObjects() function. Note: This is disputed as a bug and not a vulnerability. SciPy is not designed to be exposed to untrusted users or data directly.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-25399 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
scipy1 product(s)
scipy
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.square16.org/achievement/cve-2023-25399/Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/scipy/scipy/issues/16235Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.square16.org/achievement/cve-2023-25399/Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/scipy/scipy/issues/16235Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-25399
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 5, 2023
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-25399 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.