CVE-2022-46741
CWE-125Published: December 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Out-of-bounds read in gather_tree in PaddlePaddle before 2.4.
Risk Analysis
PaddlePaddle versions prior to 2.4 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the gather_tree function. This critical flaw can lead to information disclosure or system crashes.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.
Upgrade to PaddlePaddle 2.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46741 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-46741 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts