# CVE-2023-25399: python3-scipy: A refcounting issue which leads to potential memory leak was discovered in scipy commit 8627df31ab in Py_FindObjects(...

CVE-2023-25399 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by python3-scipy 1.8.0-1exp2ubuntu1+esm1, released July 5, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-25399
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0038
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 5, 2023

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python3-scipy Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.8.0-1exp2ubuntu1+esm1 | [python3-scipy 1.8.0-1exp2ubuntu1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-python3-scipy-1.8.0-1exp2ubuntu1-esm1.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Linux | scipy Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.10.0-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25399](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-25399.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Linux | scipy Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.10.0-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25399](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-25399.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Linux | scipy Debian 14 | 1.10.0-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25399](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-25399.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |

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