Description
In Tensorflow before version 2.3.1, the `SparseCountSparseOutput` implementation does not validate that the input arguments form a valid sparse tensor. In particular, there is no validation that the `indices` tensor has rank 2. This tensor must be a matrix because code assumes its elements are accessed as elements of a matrix. However, malicious users can pass in tensors of different rank, resulting in a `CHECK` assertion failure and a crash. This can be used to cause denial of service in serving installations, if users are allowed to control the components of the input sparse tensor. The issue is patched in commit 3cbb917b4714766030b28eba9fb41bb97ce9ee02 and is released in TensorFlow version 2.3.1.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.3.1
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/3cbb917b4714766030b28eba9fb41bb97ce9ee02
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-qc53-44cj-vfvx
Scores
CVSS v3
6.3
EPSS
0.0022
EPSS Percentile
44.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-617
CWE-20
Status
published
Products (4)
google/tensorflow
2.3.0
pypi/tensorflow
2.3.0 - 2.3.1PyPI
pypi/tensorflow-cpu
2.3.0 - 2.3.1PyPI
pypi/tensorflow-gpu
2.3.0 - 2.3.1PyPI
Published
Sep 25, 2020
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026