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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

Affected or Relevant Artifacts

  • Developer: tensorflow
  • Deployer: tensorflow
  • Artifact Details:
TypeName
Systemtensorflow

Impact

AVID Taxonomy Categorization

  • Risk domains: Security
  • SEP subcategories: S0100: Software Vulnerability
  • Lifecycle stages: L06: Deployment

CVSS

Version3.1
Vector StringCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Base Score7.5
Base Severity🔴 High
Attack VectorNETWORK
Attack Complexity🟢 Low
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
ScopeUNCHANGED
Confidentiality ImpactNONE
Integrity ImpactNONE
Availability Impact🔴 High

CWE

IDDescription
CWE-476CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference

Other information

  • Report Type: Advisory
  • Credits:
  • Date Reported: 2023-03-24
  • Version: 0.3.3
  • AVID Entry