AVID-2026-R1306
Description
Segfault in paddle.put_along_axis (CVE-2023-52303)
Details
Nullptr in paddle.put_along_axis in PaddlePaddle before 2.6.0. This flaw can cause a runtime crash and a denial of service.
Reason for inclusion in AVID: CVE-2023-52303 describes a null pointer dereference causing a segfault in PaddlePaddle’s put_along_axis, leading to a runtime crash and potential denial of service. PaddlePaddle is a major AI framework used in training and deploying AI models, so this vulnerability is relevant to AI systems and their software supply chains. The issue is in a software component (PaddlePaddle) used to build/run AI systems, not hardware/firmware. The description and CVSS details establish a genuine security/safety vulnerability with practical impact, and the provided references give sufficient signal for classification.
References
Affected or Relevant Artifacts
- Developer: PaddlePaddle
- Deployer: PaddlePaddle
- Artifact Details:
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| System | PaddlePaddle |
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:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L |
| Base Score | 4.7 |
| Base Severity | 🟠 Medium |
| Attack Vector | NETWORK |
| Attack Complexity | 🟢 Low |
| Privileges Required | NONE |
| User Interaction | REQUIRED |
| Scope | CHANGED |
| Confidentiality Impact | NONE |
| Integrity Impact | NONE |
| Availability Impact | 🟢 Low |
CWE
| ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-476 | CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference |
Other information
- Report Type: Advisory
- Credits:
- Date Reported: 2024-01-03
- Version: 0.3.3
- AVID Entry