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Prior to versions 2.12.0 and 2.11.1, when `SparseSparseMaximum` is given invalid sparse tensors as inputs, it can give a null pointer error. A fix is included in TensorFlow version 2.12 and version 2.11.1.","status":"published","published":"2023-03-24T23:39:26.921Z","modified":"2025-02-19T20:31:10.311Z","cvss":[{"version":"3.1","score":7.5,"vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H","level":"high","assessor":"cna"}],"cwes":["CWE-476"],"updated_at":"2026-11-02T14:35:19.959682Z"}],"euvd":[{"id":"EUVD-2023-0874","description":"TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.12.0 and 2.11.1, when `SparseSparseMaximum` is given invalid sparse tensors as inputs, it can give a null pointer error. 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We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.11.1.\n\n\n### For more information\nPlease consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.\n\n\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by Yu Tian of Qihoo 360 AIVul Team","status":"published","published":"2023-03-24T21:57:25Z","modified":"2023-03-27T22:00:49Z","cvss":[{"version":"3.1","score":7.5,"vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H","level":"high"}],"cwes":["CWE-476"],"updated_at":"2026-11-02T14:36:48.905887Z"}],"nvd":[{"id":"CVE-2023-25665","description":"TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.12.0 and 2.11.1, when `SparseSparseMaximum` is given invalid sparse tensors as inputs, it can give a null pointer error. 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We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.11.1.\n\n\n### For more information\nPlease consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.\n\n\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by Yu Tian of Qihoo 360 AIVul Team","status":"published","published":"2023-03-24T21:57:25Z","modified":"2026-09-10T03:49:52.432720293Z","cvss":[{"version":"3.1","score":7.5,"vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H","level":"high"}],"cwes":["CWE-476"],"updated_at":"2026-11-02T15:46:37.864461Z"},{"id":"PYSEC-2026-1956","title":"TensorFlow has Null Pointer Error in SparseSparseMaximum","description":"### Impact\nWhen `SparseSparseMaximum` is given invalid sparse tensors as inputs, it can give an NPE. \n\n```python\nimport tensorflow as tf\ntf.raw_ops.SparseSparseMaximum(\n a_indices=[[1]],\n a_values =[ 0.1 ],\n a_shape = [2],\n b_indices=[[]],\n b_values =[2 ],\n b_shape = [2],\n)\n```\n\n### Patches\nWe have patched the issue in GitHub commit [5e0ecfb42f5f65629fd7a4edd6c4afe7ff0feb04](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/5e0ecfb42f5f65629fd7a4edd6c4afe7ff0feb04).\n\nThe fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.12. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.11.1.\n\n\n### For more information\nPlease consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.\n\n\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by Yu Tian of Qihoo 360 AIVul Team","status":"published","published":"2026-07-07T11:45:17.05352Z","modified":"2026-07-13T16:43:24.701322841Z","cvss":[{"version":"3.1","score":7.5,"vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H","level":"high"}],"updated_at":"2026-11-02T15:52:55.537808Z"},{"id":"PYSEC-2026-3106","title":"TensorFlow has Null Pointer Error in SparseSparseMaximum","description":"### Impact\nWhen `SparseSparseMaximum` is given invalid sparse tensors as inputs, it can give an NPE. \n\n```python\nimport tensorflow as tf\ntf.raw_ops.SparseSparseMaximum(\n a_indices=[[1]],\n a_values =[ 0.1 ],\n a_shape = [2],\n b_indices=[[]],\n b_values =[2 ],\n b_shape = [2],\n)\n```\n\n### Patches\nWe have patched the issue in GitHub commit [5e0ecfb42f5f65629fd7a4edd6c4afe7ff0feb04](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/5e0ecfb42f5f65629fd7a4edd6c4afe7ff0feb04).\n\nThe fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.12. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.11.1.\n\n\n### For more information\nPlease consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.\n\n\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by Yu Tian of Qihoo 360 AIVul Team","status":"published","published":"2026-07-13T14:19:59.873176Z","modified":"2026-07-13T16:43:24.701322841Z","cvss":[{"version":"3.1","score":7.5,"vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H","level":"high"}],"updated_at":"2026-11-02T15:52:56.429374Z"},{"id":"PYSEC-2026-3276","title":"TensorFlow has Null Pointer Error in SparseSparseMaximum","description":"### Impact\nWhen `SparseSparseMaximum` is given invalid sparse tensors as inputs, it can give an NPE. \n\n```python\nimport tensorflow as tf\ntf.raw_ops.SparseSparseMaximum(\n a_indices=[[1]],\n a_values =[ 0.1 ],\n a_shape = [2],\n b_indices=[[]],\n b_values =[2 ],\n b_shape = [2],\n)\n```\n\n### Patches\nWe have patched the issue in GitHub commit [5e0ecfb42f5f65629fd7a4edd6c4afe7ff0feb04](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/5e0ecfb42f5f65629fd7a4edd6c4afe7ff0feb04).\n\nThe fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.12. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.11.1.\n\n\n### For more information\nPlease consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.\n\n\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by Yu Tian of Qihoo 360 AIVul Team","status":"published","published":"2026-07-13T14:19:59.977627Z","modified":"2026-07-13T16:43:24.701322841Z","cvss":[{"version":"3.1","score":7.5,"vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H","level":"high"}],"updated_at":"2026-11-02T15:52:56.847083Z"},{"id":"BIT-tensorflow-2023-25665","title":"TensorFlow has Null Pointer Error in SparseSparseMaximum","description":"TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. Prior to versions 2.12.0 and 2.11.1, when `SparseSparseMaximum` is given invalid sparse tensors as inputs, it can give a null pointer error. A fix is included in TensorFlow version 2.12 and version 2.11.1.","status":"published","published":"2024-03-06T11:08:57.81Z","modified":"2026-09-08T08:48:20.585552584Z","updated_at":"2026-11-02T15:28:36.104787Z"}]}}