CVE-2022-21725: Division by zero in Tensorflow
Impact The estimator for the cost of some convolution operations can be made to execute a division by 0:
python import tensorflow as tf
@tf.function def test(): y=tf.rawops.AvgPoolGrad( originputshape=[1,1,1,1], grad=[[[[1.0],[1.0],[1.0]]],[[[2.0],[2.0],[2.0]]],[[[3.0],[3.0],[3.0]]]], ksize=[1,1,1,1], strides=[1,1,1,0], padding='VALID', dataformat='NCHW') return y
test()
The function fails to check that the stride argument is stricly positive:
cc int64t GetOutputSize(const int64t input, const int64t filter, const int64t stride, const Padding& padding) { // Logic for calculating output shape is from GetWindowedOutputSizeVerbose() // function in thirdparty/tensorflow/core/framework/commonshapefns.cc. if (padding == Padding::VALID) { return (input - filter + stride) / stride; } else { // SAME. return (input + stride - 1) / stride; } }
Hence, the fix is to add a check for the stride argument to ensure it is valid.
Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 3218043d6d3a019756607643cf65574fbfef5d7a.
The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.8.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.7.1, TensorFlow 2.6.3, and TensorFlow 2.5.3, as these are also affected and still in supported range.
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Attribution This vulnerability has been reported by Yu Tian of Qihoo 360 AIVul Team.
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Tensorflow is an Open Source Machine Learning Framework. The estimator for the cost of some convolution operations can be made to execute a division by 0. The function fails to check that the stride argument is strictly positive. Hence, the fix is to add a check for the stride argument to ensure it is valid. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.8.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.7.1, TensorFlow 2.6.3, and TensorFlow 2.5.3, as these are also affected and still in supported range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21725?
CVE-2022-21725 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for denial of service caused by a division by zero error.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21725?
To fix CVE-2022-21725, upgrade TensorFlow to version 2.5.3, 2.6.3, or 2.7.1 or later.
What impact does CVE-2022-21725 have on TensorFlow operations?
CVE-2022-21725 can disrupt some convolution operations, potentially causing application failures.
Is CVE-2022-21725 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2022-21725 is not considered to be easily exploitable remotely as it primarily affects local execution of TensorFlow.
When was CVE-2022-21725 published?
CVE-2022-21725 was published in January 2022.