CVE-2022-41908: `CHECK` fail via inputs in `PyFunc` in Tensorflow

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. An input token that is not a UTF-8 bytestring will trigger a CHECK fail in tf.rawops.PyFunc. We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 9f03a9d3bafe902c1e6beb105b2f24172f238645. 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

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 9f03a9d3bafe902c1e6beb105b2f24172f238645
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.1Patch 9f03a9d3bafe902c1e6beb105b2f24172f238645
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.3Patch 9f03a9d3bafe902c1e6beb105b2f24172f238645
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade TensorFlow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.4Patch 9f03a9d3bafe902c1e6beb105b2f24172f238645

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 the vulnerability ID for this TensorFlow issue?

The vulnerability ID for this TensorFlow issue is CVE-2022-41908.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-41908?

The severity level of CVE-2022-41908 is high (7.5).

3

How does the vulnerability in TensorFlow impact the system?

The vulnerability in TensorFlow allows an input `token` that is not a UTF-8 bytestring to trigger a `CHECK` fail in `tf.raw_ops.PyFunc`.

4

Which versions of TensorFlow are affected by CVE-2022-41908?

Versions 2.8.4, 2.9.0 to 2.9.3, and 2.10.0 of TensorFlow are affected by CVE-2022-41908.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-41908 in TensorFlow?

The issue has been patched in GitHub commit 9f03a9d3bafe902c1e6beb105b2f24172f238645, and the fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.11.

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