Uncontrolled Search Path Element Affecting tensorflow package, versions <2.14.1+dfsg-3.1
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- published21 Feb 2026
- disclosed20 Feb 2026
Introduced: 20 Feb 2026
CVE-2026-2492 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:unstable tensorflow to version 2.14.1+dfsg-3.1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream tensorflow package and not the tensorflow package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.
TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TensorFlow. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of plugins. The application loads plugins from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-25480.