CVE-2024-3660: Keras Keras Code Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x4wf-678h-2pmq
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-3660 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) keras code injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Keras libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves keras code injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.13.1rc0.

CVE-2024-3660 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-3660
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x4wf-678h-2pmq
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Keras
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-3660

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

keras fixed: 2.13.1rc0 
pip install keras>=2.13.1rc0
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 keras

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-3660, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show keras

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Keras in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.13.1rc0), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Keras, 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

A arbitrary code injection vulnerability in TensorFlow's Keras framework (<2.13) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the same permissions as the application using a model that allow arbitrary code irrespective of the application.

CVE-2024-3660 Affected Keras Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.13.1rc0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
keras
pypi/keras
PyPI
< 2.13.1rc0
2.13.1rc0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-3660 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3660
Keras Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keras-team/keras
Keras Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keras-team/keras/compare/r2.12...r2.13
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/253266 WEB
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/253266
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/253266 WEB
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/253266

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3660?
CVE-2024-3660 is a security vulnerability in Keras involving Keras code injection vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Keras versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.13.1rc0 across affected packages: keras.
What version fixes CVE-2024-3660?
Upgrading to 2.13.1rc0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is keras affected?
Yes, keras is affected in releases prior to 2.13.1rc0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.13.1rc0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3660?
CVE-2024-3660 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-3660?
CVE-2024-3660 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-3660?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show keras'. 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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