Vulnerability Description
In tensorflow-lite before versions 1.15.4, 2.0.3, 2.1.2, 2.2.1 and 2.3.1, a crafted TFLite model can force a node to have as input a tensor backed by a `nullptr` buffer. This can be achieved by changing a buffer index in the flatbuffer serialization to convert a read-only tensor to a read-write one. The runtime assumes that these buffers are written to before a possible read, hence they are initialized with `nullptr`. However, by changing the buffer index for a tensor and implicitly converting that tensor to be a read-write one, as there is nothing in the model that writes to it, we get a null pointer dereference. The issue is patched in commit 0b5662bc, and is released in TensorFlow versions 1.15.4, 2.0.3, 2.1.2, 2.2.1, or 2.3.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tensorflow | < 1.15.4 | |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00065.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/0b5662bc2be13a8c8f044d925d87fb6ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.3.1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-qh32-6jjc-qprmExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00065.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/0b5662bc2be13a8c8f044d925d87fb6ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.3.1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-qh32-6jjc-qprmExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15209?
CVE-2020-15209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). In tensorflow-lite before versions 1.15.4, 2.0.3, 2.1.2, 2.2.1 and 2.3.1, a crafted TFLite model can force a node to have as input a tensor backed by a `nullptr` buffer. This can be achieved by changi...
How severe is CVE-2020-15209?
CVE-2020-15209 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Tensorflow, Opensuse Leap.