Google TensorFlow 2.18.0 malicious code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google TensorFlow 2.18.0. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-55556. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google TensorFlow 2.18.0. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-506. The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

TensorFlow v2.18.0 was discovered to output random results when compiling Embedding, leading to unexpected behavior in the application.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-55556 since 08/13/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/30/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 266117 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-55556), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (266117). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Malicious code
CWE: CWE-506
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Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 266117
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-55556

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/13/2025 CVE reserved
09/25/2025 +43 days Advisory disclosed
09/25/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/30/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-55556 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-55556
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-325884

Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2025 17:57
Updated: 09/30/2025 05:49
Changes: 09/25/2025 17:57 (52), 09/27/2025 01:43 (1), 09/30/2025 05:49 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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