CVE-2022-35998

Name: CVE-2022-35998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-16T23:15:10.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. If `EmptyTensorList` receives an input `element_shape` with more than one dimension, it gives a `CHECK` fail that can be used to trigger a denial of service attack. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. If `EmptyTensorList` receives an input `element_shape` with more than one dimension, it gives a `CHECK` fail that can be used to trigger a denial of service attack. We have patched the issue in GitHub commit c8ba76d48567aed347508e0552a257641931024d. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.10.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.9.1, TensorFlow 2.8.1, and TensorFlow 2.7.2, as these are also affected and still in supported range. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-617

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Google	Tensorflow	< 2.7.2	—
Google	Tensorflow	>= 2.8.0, < 2.8.1	—
Google	Tensorflow	>= 2.9.0, < 2.9.1	—
Google	Tensorflow	2.10	Rc0

References

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/c8ba76d48567aed347508e0552a257641931024dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-qhw4-wwr7-gjc5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/c8ba76d48567aed347508e0552a257641931024dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-qhw4-wwr7-gjc5Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35998?

How severe is CVE-2022-35998?

CVE-2022-35998 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35998?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-35998?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST