Buffer overflow in Google Tensorflow
CVE-2022-41894
TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. The reference kernel of the `CONV_3D_TRANSPOSE` TensorFlow Lite operator wrongly increments the data_ptr when adding the bias to the result. Instead of `data_ptr += num_channels;` it should be `data_ptr += output_num_channels;` as if the number of input channels is different than the number of output channels, the wrong result will be returned and a buffer overflow will occur if num_channels > output_num_channels. An attacker can craft a model with a specific number of input channels. It is then possible to write specific values through the bias of the layer outside the bounds of the buffer. This attack only works if the reference kernel resolver is used in the interpreter. We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 72c0bdcb25305b0b36842d746cc61d72658d2941. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.11. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and TensorFlow 2.8.4, as these are also affected and still in supported range.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.005 (41.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Tensorflow
- Tensorflow — versions >= 2.10.0, < 2.10.1, >= 2.9.0, < 2.9.3, < 2.8.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-41894?
- CVE-2022-41894 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Tensorflow, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2022-11-18.
- How severe is CVE-2022-41894?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.