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CVE-2022-23585

Memory leak in decoding PNG images in Tensorflow

4.3 MediumFix available

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.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

Exploit likelihood

1.00%Down 0.5 points since Feb 8, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 4.3

Memory leak in decoding PNG images in Tensorflow

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.

Record
CVE-2022-23585
CVSS 3.1
4.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness
CWE-401
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-0333 4.3

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.

Record
EUVD-2022-0333
CVSS 3.1
4.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Updated
2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4 4.3

Memory leak in decoding PNG images

Impact

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.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit ab51e5b813573dc9f51efa335aebcf2994125ee9.

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.

For more information

Please consult our security guide for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.

Record
GHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4
CVSS 3.1
4.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness
CWE-401
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 4.3

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.

Record
CVE-2022-23585
CVSS 3.1
4.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS 2.0
4.0 MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
Weakness
CWE-401
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 4.3

Memory leak in decoding PNG images in Tensorflow

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.

Record
CVE-2022-23585
CVSS 3.1
4.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness
CWE-401
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4 4.3

Memory leak in decoding PNG images

Impact

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.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit ab51e5b813573dc9f51efa335aebcf2994125ee9.

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.

For more information

Please consult our security guide for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.

Record
GHSA-fq6p-6334-8gr4
CVSS 3.1
4.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness
CWE-401
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSVPYSEC-2026-3174 4.3

Memory leak in decoding PNG images

Impact

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.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit ab51e5b813573dc9f51efa335aebcf2994125ee9.

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.

For more information

Please consult our security guide for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.

Record
PYSEC-2026-3174
CVSS 3.1
4.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVBIT-tensorflow-2022-23585 No score

Memory leak in decoding PNG images in Tensorflow

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.

Record
BIT-tensorflow-2022-23585
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:12116-1 No score

tensorflow-lite-2.9.1-1.1 on GA media

These are all security issues fixed in the tensorflow-lite-2.9.1-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:12116-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2022-149 No score

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.

Record
PYSEC-2022-149
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2022-94 No score

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.

Record
PYSEC-2022-94
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
 before 2.5.3
2.5.3
tensorflow
PyPI
 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3
2.6.3
tensorflow
PyPI
 2.7.0 to 2.7.0
2.7.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 before 2.5.3
2.5.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3
2.6.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 to 2.7.0
2.7.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 before 2.5.3
2.5.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3
2.6.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 to 2.7.0
2.7.1
tensorflow
Bitnami
 before 2.5.3, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3, 2.7.0 up to 2.7.1
2.5.32.6.32.7.1
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
 before 2.5.3, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.4
2.5.3
tensorflow
PyPI
 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3, plus listed versions
2.6.12.6.2
2.6.3
tensorflow
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.1
2.7.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 before 2.5.3, plus listed versions
1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
Show 18 moreShow less
2.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.42.4.02.4.12.4.22.4.32.4.42.5.02.5.12.5.2
2.5.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3, plus listed versions
2.6.12.6.2
2.6.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.1
2.7.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 before 2.5.3, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.4
2.5.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3, plus listed versions
2.6.12.6.2
2.6.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.1
2.7.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 before 2.5.3, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.4
2.5.32.6.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 before 2.5.3, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3, plus listed versions
1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
Show 20 moreShow less
2.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.42.4.02.4.12.4.22.4.32.4.42.5.02.5.12.5.22.6.12.6.2
2.5.32.6.3
tensorflow
PyPI
 before 2.5.3, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.3, 2.7.0 up to 2.7.1, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.4
2.5.32.6.32.7.1

History

History
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In short

CVE-2022-23585 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.3) in Google Tensorflow, published February 4, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.00%, the 63rd percentile. Fixed in tensorflow 2.5.3.

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