CVE-2023-38672: Paddlepaddle Float Point Exception (FPE) Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cv2j-922j-hr56
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CVSS 4.7
CWE-369
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-38672 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.7) float point exception (fpe) vulnerability (CWE-369: Divide By Zero) affecting Paddlepaddle libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves float point exception (fpe) in paddlepaddle. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.0.

CVE-2023-38672 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-38672
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cv2j-922j-hr56
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.7
CWE Classification CWE-369: Divide By Zero
Affected Product Paddlepaddle
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-38672

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Paddlepaddle dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

paddlepaddle fixed: 2.5.0 
pip install paddlepaddle>=2.5.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show paddlepaddle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2023-38672, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show paddlepaddle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Paddlepaddle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show paddlepaddle command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero, where the product divides a value by zero. In Paddlepaddle, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

FPE in paddle.linalg.matrix_power in PaddlePaddle before 2.5.0. This flaw can cause a runtime crash and a denial of service.

CVE-2023-38672 Affected Paddlepaddle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
paddlepaddle
pypi/paddlepaddle
PyPI
< 2.5.0
2.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-38672 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38672
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/PaddlePaddle/Paddle/commit/09926af166b060c9a9845c309110d3baa82921fd
Paddlepaddle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/PaddlePaddle/Paddle
Paddlepaddle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/PaddlePaddle/Paddle/blob/develop/security/advisory/pdsa-2023-004.md
Paddlepaddle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/paddlepaddle/PYSEC-2023-125.yaml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38672?
CVE-2023-38672 is a security vulnerability in Paddlepaddle involving Float point exception (FPE) in paddlepaddle under CWE-369: Divide By Zero.
Which Paddlepaddle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.0 across affected packages: paddlepaddle.
What version fixes CVE-2023-38672?
Upgrading to 2.5.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is paddlepaddle affected?
Yes, paddlepaddle is affected in releases prior to 2.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38672?
CVE-2023-38672 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-38672?
CVE-2023-38672 is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero (The product divides a value by zero.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-38672?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show paddlepaddle'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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