CVE-2022-23571: Tensorflow Reachable Assertion Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j3mj-fhpq-qqjj
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-617
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23571 is a HIGH (CVSS 6.5) reachable assertion vulnerability (CWE-617: Reachable Assertion) affecting Tensorflow libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves reachable assertion in tensorflow. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1.

CVE-2022-23571 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23571
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j3mj-fhpq-qqjj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-617: Reachable Assertion
Affected Product Tensorflow
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-23571

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

tensorflow fixed: 2.5.3 
pip install tensorflow>=2.5.3
tensorflow fixed: 2.6.3 
pip install tensorflow>=2.6.3
tensorflow fixed: 2.7.1 
pip install tensorflow>=2.7.1
tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.5.3 
pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.5.3
tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.6.3 
pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.6.3
tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.7.1 
pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.7.1
tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.5.3 
pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.5.3
tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.6.3 
pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.6.3
tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.7.1 
pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.7.1
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 tensorflow

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-23571, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show tensorflow

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tensorflow in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.3), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-617: Reachable Assertion, where the product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. In Tensorflow, 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

### Impact When decoding a tensor from protobuf, a TensorFlow process can encounter cases where a `CHECK` assertion is invalidated based on user controlled arguments, if the tensors have an invalid `dtype` and 0 elements or an invalid shape. This allows attackers to cause denial of services in TensorFlow processes. ### Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit [5b491cd5e41ad63735161cec9c2a568172c8b6a3](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/5b491cd5e41ad63735161cec9c2a568172c8b6a3). The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.8.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.7.1, TensorFlow 2.6.3, and TensorFlow 2.5.3, as these are also affected and still in supported range. ### For more information Please consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.

CVE-2022-23571 Affected Tensorflow Versions

9 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.32.6.32.7.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tensorflow
pypi/tensorflow
PyPI
< 2.5.3
2.5.3
tensorflow
pypi/tensorflow
PyPI
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.3
2.6.3
tensorflow
pypi/tensorflow
PyPI
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.1
All 1 versions
2.7.0
2.7.1
tensorflow-cpu
pypi/tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
< 2.5.3
2.5.3
tensorflow-cpu
pypi/tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.3
2.6.3
tensorflow-cpu
pypi/tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.1
All 1 versions
2.7.0
2.7.1
tensorflow-gpu
pypi/tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
< 2.5.3
2.5.3
tensorflow-gpu
pypi/tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.3
2.6.3
tensorflow-gpu
pypi/tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.1
All 1 versions
2.7.0
2.7.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-j3mj-fhpq-qqjj
NVD — CVE-2022-23571 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23571
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/5b491cd5e41ad63735161cec9c2a568172c8b6a3
Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-cpu/PYSEC-2022-80.yaml
Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-gpu/PYSEC-2022-135.yaml
Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23571?
CVE-2022-23571 is a security vulnerability in Tensorflow involving Reachable Assertion in Tensorflow under CWE-617: Reachable Assertion.
Which Tensorflow versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1 across affected packages: tensorflow, tensorflow-cpu, tensorflow-gpu.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23571?
Upgrading to 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tensorflow affected?
Yes, tensorflow is affected in releases prior to 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1 or later.
Is tensorflow-cpu affected?
Yes, tensorflow-cpu is affected in releases prior to 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23571?
CVE-2022-23571 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23571?
CVE-2022-23571 is classified under CWE-617: Reachable Assertion (The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-23571?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show tensorflow'. 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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