Buffer overflow in Google Tensorflow

CVE-2020-15198

In Tensorflow before version 2.3.1, the `SparseCountSparseOutput` implementation does not validate that the input arguments form a valid sparse tensor. In particular, there is no validation that the `indices` tensor has the same shape as the `values` one. The values in these tensors are always accessed in parallel. Thus, a shape mismatch can result in accesses outside the bounds of heap allocated buffers. The issue is patched in commit 3cbb917b4714766030b28eba9fb41bb97ce9ee02 and is released in TensorFlow version 2.3.1.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.005 (42.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15198?
CVE-2020-15198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Tensorflow, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2020-09-25.
How severe is CVE-2020-15198?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.