CVE-2021-35958: Path Traversal

Published Jun 30, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED TensorFlow through 2.5.0 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted archive when tf.keras.utils.getfile is used with extract=True. NOTE: the vendor's position is that tf.keras.utils.getfile is not intended for untrusted archives.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google TensorFlow<=2.5.0

Event History

Jun 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:12 AM
Description
Disputed
01:15 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35958?

CVE-2021-35958 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary file overwrites.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-35958?

To mitigate CVE-2021-35958, avoid using the tf.keras.utils.get_file method with extract=True on untrusted archives.

3

Which versions of TensorFlow are affected by CVE-2021-35958?

CVE-2021-35958 affects versions of TensorFlow from 0.1.0 up to and including 2.5.0.

4

Can CVE-2021-35958 lead to remote code execution?

CVE-2021-35958 itself does not directly lead to remote code execution, but can allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

5

Is there a recommended workaround for CVE-2021-35958?

The recommended workaround for CVE-2021-35958 is to validate and sanitize all inputs to tf.keras.utils.get_file before extraction.

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