CVE-2022-23559
CVE-2022-23559 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Tensorflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-190
- Affected product: Google Tensorflow
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tensorflow is an Open Source Machine Learning Framework. An attacker can craft a TFLite model that would cause an integer overflow in embedding lookup operations. Both `embedding_size` and `lookup_size` are products of values provided by the user. Hence, a malicious user could trigger overflows in the multiplication. In certain scenarios, this can then result in heap OOB read/write. Users are advised to upgrade to a patched version.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23559?
- Tensorflow is an Open Source Machine Learning Framework. An attacker can craft a TFLite model that would cause an integer overflow in embedding lookup operations. Both `embedding_size` and `lookup_size` are products of values provided by the user. Hence, a malicious user could trigger overflows in the multiplication. In certain scenarios, this can then result in heap OOB read/write. Users are advised to upgrade to a patched version.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23559?
- CVE-2022-23559 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-23559 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23559?
- CVE-2022-23559 primarily affects Google Tensorflow. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23559?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-23559 published?
- CVE-2022-23559 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/ca6f96b62ad84207fbec580404eaa7dd7403a550/tensorflow/lite/kernels/embedding_lookup_sparse.cc#L179-L189
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/1de49725a5fc4e48f1a3b902ec3599ee99283043
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/a4e401da71458d253b05e41f28637b65baf64be4
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/f19be71717c497723ba0cea0379e84f061a75e01
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-98p5-x8x4-c9m5
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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