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CVE-2022-29209

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 macros that TensorFlow uses for writing assertions (e.g., `CHECK_LT`, `CHECK_GT`, etc.) have an incorrect logic when comparing `size_t` and `int` values. Due to type conversion rules, several of the macros would trigger incorrectly. Versions 2.9.0, 2.8.1, 2.7.2, and 2.6.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from google organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.

Published

2022-05-21T00:15:11.517

Last Modified

2026-06-17T04:39:49.743

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Access Vector: LOCAL
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: NONE
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses

Type: Secondary
CWE-843

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	google	tensorflow	< 2.6.4	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	< 2.7.2	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	2.7.0	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	2.7.0	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	2.8.0	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	2.8.0	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	2.8.0	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	2.9.0	Yes
Application	google	tensorflow	2.9.0	Yes

References

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/f3b9bf4c3c0597563b289c0512e98d4ce81f886e/tensorflow/core/platform/default/logging.h Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/b917181c29b50cb83399ba41f4d938dc369109a1 Patch, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/issues/55530 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/pull/55730 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.6.4 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.7.2 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.8.1 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.9.0 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-f4rr-5m7v-wxcw Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/f3b9bf4c3c0597563b289c0512e98d4ce81f886e/tensorflow/core/platform/default/logging.h Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/b917181c29b50cb83399ba41f4d938dc369109a1 Patch, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/issues/55530 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/pull/55730 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.6.4 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.7.2 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.8.1 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/releases/tag/v2.9.0 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-f4rr-5m7v-wxcw Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For google's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.