AVID-2026-R1196
Description
TensorFlow has Null Pointer Error in TensorArrayConcatV2 (CVE-2023-25663)
Details
TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.12.0 and 2.11.1, when ctx->step_containter() is a null ptr, the Lookup function will be executed with a null pointer. A fix is included in TensorFlow 2.12.0 and 2.11.1.
Reason for inclusion in AVID: CVE-2023-25663 describes a null pointer dereference in TensorFlow (TensorArrayConcatV2) that can affect TensorFlow deployments. TensorFlow is a core ML framework widely used in AI pipelines; vulnerability affects software supply chain components (dependencies) used to build/train/serve AI systems. The CVE is security-related (DoS/availability impact) and has fixed versions in the TensorFlow releases. Sufficient evidence provided in the report and references.
References
- NVD entry
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-64jg-wjww-7c5w
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/239139d2ae6a81ae9ba499ad78b56d9b2931538a
Affected or Relevant Artifacts
- Developer: tensorflow
- Deployer: tensorflow
- Artifact Details:
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| System | tensorflow |
Impact
AVID Taxonomy Categorization
- Risk domains: Security
- SEP subcategories: S0100: Software Vulnerability
- Lifecycle stages: L06: Deployment
CVSS
| Version | 3.1 |
| Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| Base Score | 7.5 |
| Base Severity | 🔴 High |
| Attack Vector | NETWORK |
| Attack Complexity | 🟢 Low |
| Privileges Required | NONE |
| User Interaction | NONE |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality Impact | NONE |
| Integrity Impact | NONE |
| Availability Impact | 🔴 High |
CWE
| ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-476 | CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference |
Other information
- Report Type: Advisory
- Credits:
- Date Reported: 2023-03-24
- Version: 0.3.3
- AVID Entry