BIT-tensorflow-2022-29201: Missing validation in `QuantizedConv2D` results in undefined behavior in TensorFlow

Published May 20, 2022
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Updated

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4, the implementation of tf.rawops.QuantizedConv2D does not fully validate the input arguments. In this case, references get bound to nullptr for each argument that is empty. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google TensorFlow<2.9.0, <2.8.1, <2.7.2, <2.6.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.4

Event History

May 20, 2022
CVE Published
via OSV·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·11:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which TensorFlow releases are affected?

TensorFlow releases before 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 are affected. The fixed release depends on the release branch in use.

2

What level of access does an attacker need?

The supplied vector indicates local access and low privileges are required, with no user interaction. The reported impact is availability only; confidentiality and integrity impacts are not indicated.

3

What inputs trigger the issue?

The issue occurs when tf.raw_ops.QuantizedConv2D receives empty arguments that are not fully validated. Empty arguments can cause references to be bound to nullptr, resulting in undefined behavior.

4

How can the issue be remediated?

Upgrade TensorFlow to 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, or 2.6.4, as appropriate for the deployed branch. These releases contain the patch.

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