CVE-2022-23585 json
Memory leak in decoding PNG images in Tensorflow
published 2022-02-04 4 y ago modified 2026-09-08 2 mo ago also BIT-tensorflow-2022-23585 , EUVD-2022-0333 , GHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4 , PYSEC-2022-149 , PYSEC-2022-94 , PYSEC-2026-3174
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 63%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Tensorflow is an Open Source Machine Learning Framework. When decoding PNG images TensorFlow can produce a memory leak if the image is invalid. After calling `png::CommonInitDecode(..., &decode)`, the `decode` value contains allocated buffers which can only be freed by calling `png::CommonFreeDecode(&decode)`. However, several error case in the function implementation invoke the `OP_REQUIRES` macro which immediately terminates the execution of the function, without allowing for the memory free to occur. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.8.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.7.1, TensorFlow 2.6.3, and TensorFlow 2.5.3, as these are also affected and still in supported range.
Patch / fix
- pypi tensorflow 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1
- pypi tensorflow-cpu 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1
- pypi tensorflow-gpu 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1
- bitnami tensorflow 2.5.3, 2.6.3, 2.7.1
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 18 mo ago
Exploit prediction
1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/a1320ec1eac186da1d03f033109191f715b2b130/tensorflow/core/kernels/image/decode_image_op.cc#L322-L416 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P |
| OSV | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| OSV | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pypi | tensorflow | <2.5.3 >=2.6.0, <2.6.3 >=2.7.0, <2.7.1 |
2.5.3 2.6.3 2.7.1 |
| pypi | tensorflow-cpu | <2.5.3 >=2.6.0, <2.6.3 >=2.7.0, <2.7.1 |
2.5.3 2.6.3 2.7.1 |
| pypi | tensorflow-gpu | <2.5.3 >=2.6.0, <2.6.3 >=2.7.0, <2.7.1 |
2.5.3 2.6.3 2.7.1 |
| bitnami | tensorflow | <2.5.3 >=2.6.0, <2.6.3 >=2.7.0, <2.7.1 |
2.5.3 2.6.3 2.7.1 |
Affected products
- tensorflow tensorflow
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-401 Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
References
-
github.com
/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/ab51e5b813573dc9f51efa335aebcf2994125ee9
web, patch, third-party-advisory, advisory
-
github.com
/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4
web, patch, third-party-advisory, advisory
-
github.com
/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/a1320ec1eac186da1d03f033109191f715b2b130/tensorflow/core/kernels/image/decode_imag
web, exploit, third-party-advisory, advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23585
advisory, web
-
github.com
/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-cpu/PYSEC-2022-94.yaml
web
-
github.com
/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-gpu/PYSEC-2022-149.yaml
web
-
github.com
/tensorflow/tensorflow
web
-
pypi.org
/project/tensorflow
package
-
github.com
/advisories/GHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4
advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-23585
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4
- NVD CVE-2022-23585
- OSV BIT-tensorflow-2022-23585
- OSV PYSEC-2022-149
- OSV PYSEC-2022-94
- OSV PYSEC-2026-3174
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