CVE-2022-35973: Segfault in `QuantizedMatMul` in TensorFlow

Published Sep 16, 2022
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Updated

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. If QuantizedMatMul is given nonscalar input for: mina, maxa, minb, or maxb It gives a segfault that can be used to trigger a denial of service attack. We have patched the issue in GitHub commit aca766ac7693bf29ed0df55ad6bfcc78f35e7f48. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.10.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.9.1, TensorFlow 2.8.1, and TensorFlow 2.7.2, as these are also affected and still in supported range. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Google TensorFlow>=2.7.0<2.7.2
Google TensorFlow>=2.8.0<2.8.1
Google TensorFlow>=2.9.0<2.9.1
Google TensorFlow=2.10-rc0
Google TensorFlow=2.10-rc1
Google TensorFlow=2.10-rc2
Google TensorFlow=2.10-rc3

Event History

Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35973?

The severity of CVE-2022-35973 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-35973?

To fix CVE-2022-35973, update TensorFlow to a version that includes the patch from GitHub commit aca766ac7693bf29.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2022-35973?

CVE-2022-35973 affects the `QuantizedMatMul` operation in TensorFlow.

4

What input causes the issue in CVE-2022-35973?

CVE-2022-35973 is triggered when nonscalar input is provided for the parameters `min_a`, `max_a`, `min_b`, or `max_b`.

5

Which versions of TensorFlow are vulnerable to CVE-2022-35973?

TensorFlow versions between 2.7.0 and 2.7.2, 2.8.0 and 2.8.1, and 2.9.0 and 2.9.1, as well as specific release candidates of 2.10 are vulnerable.

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