Google Tensorflow up to 2.5.2/2.6.2/2.7.0 SparseTensorSliceDataset nullptr null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Tensorflow up to 2.5.2/2.6.2/2.7.0. This affects the function SparseTensorSliceDataset. Executing a manipulation of the argument nullptr can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-21736. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Tensorflow up to 2.5.2/2.6.2/2.7.0 (Artificial Intelligence Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function SparseTensorSliceDataset. The manipulation of the argument nullptr with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/03/2022 as GHSA-pfjj-m3jj-9jc9. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-21736 since 11/16/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1 or 2.8.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 965b97e4a9650495cda5a8c210ef6684b4b9eceb is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tensorflow 2.5.3/2.6.3/2.7.1/2.8.0
Patch: 965b97e4a9650495cda5a8c210ef6684b4b9eceb

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11/16/2021 🔍
02/03/2022 +79 days 🔍
02/03/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/06/2025 +1188 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: GHSA-pfjj-m3jj-9jc9
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-21736 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21736
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192172

Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2022 15:11
Updated: 05/06/2025 05:15
Changes: 02/03/2022 15:11 (54), 02/05/2022 08:30 (2), 05/06/2025 05:15 (33)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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