BIT-tensorflow-2022-23563

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BIT-tensorflow-2022-23563

Summary: Insecure temporary file in Tensorflow

Details: Tensorflow is an Open Source Machine Learning Framework. In multiple places, TensorFlow uses `tempfile.mktemp` to create temporary files. While this is acceptable in testing, in utilities and libraries it is dangerous as a different process can create the file between the check for the filename in `mktemp` and the actual creation of the file by a subsequent operation (a TOC/TOU type of weakness). In several instances, TensorFlow was supposed to actually create a temporary directory instead of a file. This logic bug is hidden away by the `mktemp` function usage. We have patched the issue in several commits, replacing `mktemp` with the safer `mkstemp`/`mkdtemp` functions, according to the usage pattern. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

References: https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-wc4g-r73w-x8mm, https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23563