CVE-2022-41894: Buffer overflow in `CONV_3D_TRANSPOSE` on TFLite

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. The reference kernel of the CONV3DTRANSPOSE TensorFlow Lite operator wrongly increments the dataptr when adding the bias to the result. Instead of dataptr += numchannels; it should be dataptr += outputnumchannels; 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 numchannels > outputnumchannels. 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google TensorFlow<2.8.4
Google TensorFlow>=2.9.0<2.9.3
Google TensorFlow>=2.10.0<2.10.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11Patch GitHub commit 72c0bdcb25305b0b36842d746cc61d72658d2941
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.1Patch GitHub commit 72c0bdcb25305b0b36842d746cc61d72658d2941
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.3Patch GitHub commit 72c0bdcb25305b0b36842d746cc61d72658d2941
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.4Patch GitHub commit 72c0bdcb25305b0b36842d746cc61d72658d2941

Event History

Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41894?

CVE-2022-41894 is a vulnerability in TensorFlow where the reference kernel of the CONV_3D_TRANSPOSE TensorFlow Lite operator incorrectly increments the data_ptr when adding the bias to the result.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41894?

The severity of CVE-2022-41894 is high, with a score of 8.1.

3

Which versions of TensorFlow are affected by CVE-2022-41894?

TensorFlow versions up to 2.8.4, 2.9.0 up to 2.9.3, and 2.10.0 up to 2.10.1 are affected by CVE-2022-41894.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41894?

To fix CVE-2022-41894, update your TensorFlow installation to a version higher than 2.10.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-41894?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-41894 on the TensorFlow GitHub page and the associated security advisories.

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