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CVE-2022-29206

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd` in TensorFlow

5.5 MediumFix available

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4, the implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments. In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is undefined behavior. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

0.36%Down 1.3 points since May 21, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 5.5

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd` in TensorFlow

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4, the implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments. In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is undefined behavior. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Record
CVE-2022-29206
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-20, CWE-476
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-5149 5.5

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4, the implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments. In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is undefined behavior. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Record
EUVD-2022-5149
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-rc9w-5c64-9vqq 5.5

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd

Impact

The implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments:

import tensorflow as tf

a_indices = tf.constant(0, shape=[17, 2], dtype=tf.int64)
a_values = tf.constant([], shape=[0], dtype=tf.float32)
a_shape = tf.constant([6, 12], shape=[2], dtype=tf.int64)

b = tf.constant(-0.223668531, shape=[6, 12], dtype=tf.float32)

tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd(
    a_indices=a_indices, a_values=a_values, a_shape=a_shape, b=b)

In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is UB.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 11ced8467eccad9c7cb94867708be8fa5c66c730.

The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.9.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.8.1, TensorFlow 2.7.2, and TensorFlow 2.6.4, 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.

Attribution

This vulnerability has been reported by Neophytos Christou from Secure Systems Lab at Brown University.

Record
GHSA-rc9w-5c64-9vqq
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-20, CWE-476
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 5.5

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4, the implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments. In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is undefined behavior. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Record
CVE-2022-29206
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS 2.0
2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Weakness
CWE-20, CWE-476
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 5.5

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd` in TensorFlow

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4, the implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments. In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is undefined behavior. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Record
CVE-2022-29206
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-20, CWE-476
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-rc9w-5c64-9vqq 5.5

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd

Impact

The implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments:

import tensorflow as tf

a_indices = tf.constant(0, shape=[17, 2], dtype=tf.int64)
a_values = tf.constant([], shape=[0], dtype=tf.float32)
a_shape = tf.constant([6, 12], shape=[2], dtype=tf.int64)

b = tf.constant(-0.223668531, shape=[6, 12], dtype=tf.float32)

tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd(
    a_indices=a_indices, a_values=a_values, a_shape=a_shape, b=b)

In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is UB.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 11ced8467eccad9c7cb94867708be8fa5c66c730.

The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.9.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.8.1, TensorFlow 2.7.2, and TensorFlow 2.6.4, 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.

Attribution

This vulnerability has been reported by Neophytos Christou from Secure Systems Lab at Brown University.

Record
GHSA-rc9w-5c64-9vqq
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-20, CWE-476
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSVPYSEC-2026-1032 5.5

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd

Impact

The implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments:

import tensorflow as tf

a_indices = tf.constant(0, shape=[17, 2], dtype=tf.int64)
a_values = tf.constant([], shape=[0], dtype=tf.float32)
a_shape = tf.constant([6, 12], shape=[2], dtype=tf.int64)

b = tf.constant(-0.223668531, shape=[6, 12], dtype=tf.float32)

tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd(
    a_indices=a_indices, a_values=a_values, a_shape=a_shape, b=b)

In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is UB.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 11ced8467eccad9c7cb94867708be8fa5c66c730.

The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.9.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.8.1, TensorFlow 2.7.2, and TensorFlow 2.6.4, 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.

Attribution

This vulnerability has been reported by Neophytos Christou from Secure Systems Lab at Brown University.

Record
PYSEC-2026-1032
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2026-3235 5.5

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd

Impact

The implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments:

import tensorflow as tf

a_indices = tf.constant(0, shape=[17, 2], dtype=tf.int64)
a_values = tf.constant([], shape=[0], dtype=tf.float32)
a_shape = tf.constant([6, 12], shape=[2], dtype=tf.int64)

b = tf.constant(-0.223668531, shape=[6, 12], dtype=tf.float32)

tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd(
    a_indices=a_indices, a_values=a_values, a_shape=a_shape, b=b)

In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is UB.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 11ced8467eccad9c7cb94867708be8fa5c66c730.

The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.9.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.8.1, TensorFlow 2.7.2, and TensorFlow 2.6.4, 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.

Attribution

This vulnerability has been reported by Neophytos Christou from Secure Systems Lab at Brown University.

Record
PYSEC-2026-3235
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2026-3365 5.5

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd

Impact

The implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments:

import tensorflow as tf

a_indices = tf.constant(0, shape=[17, 2], dtype=tf.int64)
a_values = tf.constant([], shape=[0], dtype=tf.float32)
a_shape = tf.constant([6, 12], shape=[2], dtype=tf.int64)

b = tf.constant(-0.223668531, shape=[6, 12], dtype=tf.float32)

tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd(
    a_indices=a_indices, a_values=a_values, a_shape=a_shape, b=b)

In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is UB.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 11ced8467eccad9c7cb94867708be8fa5c66c730.

The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.9.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.8.1, TensorFlow 2.7.2, and TensorFlow 2.6.4, 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.

Attribution

This vulnerability has been reported by Neophytos Christou from Secure Systems Lab at Brown University.

Record
PYSEC-2026-3365
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVBIT-tensorflow-2022-29206 No score

Missing validation results in undefined behavior in `SparseTensorDenseAdd` in TensorFlow

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4, the implementation of tf.raw_ops.SparseTensorDenseAdd does not fully validate the input arguments. In this case, a reference gets bound to a nullptr during kernel execution. This is undefined behavior. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Record
BIT-tensorflow-2022-29206
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
 before 2.6.4
2.6.4
tensorflow
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2
2.7.2
tensorflow
PyPI
 2.8.0 up to 2.8.1
2.8.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 before 2.6.4
2.6.4
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2
2.7.2
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 2.8.0 up to 2.8.1
2.8.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 before 2.6.4
2.6.4
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2
2.7.2
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 2.8.0 up to 2.8.1
2.8.1
tensorflow
Bitnami
 before 2.6.4, 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2, 2.8.0 up to 2.8.1
2.6.42.7.22.8.1
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
 before 2.6.4, 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
2.6.4
tensorflow
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2, plus listed versions
2.7.1
2.7.2
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 before 2.6.4, plus listed versions
1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
Show 23 moreShow less
2.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.42.4.02.4.12.4.22.4.32.4.42.5.02.5.12.5.22.5.32.6.02.6.12.6.22.6.3
2.6.4
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2, plus listed versions
2.7.1
2.7.2
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 before 2.6.4, 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
2.6.4
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2, plus listed versions
2.7.1
2.7.2
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
 before 2.6.4, 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2, 2.8.0 up to 2.8.1, 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
2.6.42.7.22.8.1
tensorflow
PyPI
 before 2.6.4, 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2, 2.8.0 up to 2.8.1, 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
2.6.42.7.22.8.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
 before 2.6.4, 2.7.0 up to 2.7.2, 2.8.0 up to 2.8.1, plus listed versions
1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
Show 24 moreShow less
2.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.42.4.02.4.12.4.22.4.32.4.42.5.02.5.12.5.22.5.32.6.02.6.12.6.22.6.32.7.1
2.6.42.7.22.8.1

History

History
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In short

CVE-2022-29206 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) in Google Tensorflow, published May 20, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.36%, the 30th percentile. Fixed in tensorflow 2.6.4.

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