CVE-2021-41205: Tensorflow Heap OOB Read Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2021-41205?

CVE-2021-41205 is a security vulnerability in Tensorflow involving Heap OOB read in all `tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV*` ops under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.

Q: Which Tensorflow versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 across affected packages: tensorflow, tensorflow-cpu, tensorflow-gpu.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2021-41205?

Upgrading to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is tensorflow affected?

Yes, tensorflow is affected in releases prior to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 or later.

Q: Is tensorflow-cpu affected?

Yes, tensorflow-cpu is affected in releases prior to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-41205?

CVE-2021-41205 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-41205?

CVE-2021-41205 is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).

Q: How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2021-41205?

Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show tensorflow'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-49rx-x2rw-pc6f

CVSS 7.1

CWE-125

Published 2021-11-10

Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-41205 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.1) heap oob read vulnerability (CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read) affecting Tensorflow libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves heap oob read in all `tf.raw_ops.quantizeanddequantizev*` ops. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4.

CVE-2021-41205 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-41205

GHSA Identifier GHSA-49rx-x2rw-pc6f

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1

CWE Classification CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Product Tensorflow

Package Ecosystem PyPI

Published Date 2021-11-10

Last Updated 2024-11-13

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2021-41205

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Tensorflow dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

tensorflow fixed: 2.6.1

pip install tensorflow>=2.6.1

tensorflow fixed: 2.5.2

pip install tensorflow>=2.5.2

tensorflow fixed: 2.4.4

pip install tensorflow>=2.4.4

tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.6.1

pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.6.1

tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.5.2

pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.5.2

tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.4.4

pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.4.4

tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.6.1

pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.6.1

tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.5.2

pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.5.2

tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.4.4

pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.4.4

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

pip show tensorflow

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2021-41205, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show tensorflow

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tensorflow in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.1), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show tensorflow command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read, where the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Tensorflow, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact The [shape inference functions for the `QuantizeAndDequantizeV*` operations](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/8d72537c6abf5a44103b57b9c2e22c14f5f49698/tensorflow/core/ops/array_ops.cc) can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array as illustrated in the following sets of PoCs: ```python import tensorflow as tf @tf.function def test(): data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV4Grad( gradients=[1.0,1.0], input=[1.0,1.0], input_min=[1.0,10.0], input_max=[1.0,10.0], axis=-100) return data test() ``` ```python import tensorflow as tf @tf.function def test(): data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV4( input=[1.0,1.0], input_min=[1.0,10.0], input_max=[1.0,10.0], signed_input=False, num_bits=10, range_given=False, round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN', narrow_range=False, axis=-100) return data test() ``` ```python import tensorflow as tf @tf.function def test(): data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV3( input=[1.0,1.0], input_min=[1.0,10.0], input_max=[1.0,10.0], signed_input=False, num_bits=10, range_given=False, narrow_range=False, axis=-100) return data test() ``` ```python import tensorflow as tf @tf.function def test(): data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2( input=[1.0,1.0], input_min=[1.0,10.0], input_max=[1.0,10.0], signed_input=False, num_bits=10, range_given=False, round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN', narrow_range=False, axis=-100) return data test() ``` In all of these cases, `axis` is a negative value different than the special value used for optional/unknown dimensions (i.e., -1). However, the code ignores the occurences of these values: ```cc ... if (axis != -1) { ... c->Dim(input, axis); ... } ``` ### Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit [7cf73a2274732c9d82af51c2bc2cf90d13cd7e6d](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/7cf73a2274732c9d82af51c2bc2cf90d13cd7e6d). The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, TensorFlow 2.5.2, and TensorFlow 2.4.4, as these are also affected and still in supported range. ### For more information Please consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions. ### Attribution This vulnerability has been reported by members of the Aivul Team from Qihoo 360.

CVE-2021-41205 Affected Tensorflow Versions

9 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.6.12.5.22.4.4

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
tensorflow pypi/tensorflow	PyPI	≥ 2.6.0 < 2.6.1	2.6.1
tensorflow pypi/tensorflow	PyPI	≥ 2.5.0 < 2.5.2	2.5.2
tensorflow pypi/tensorflow	PyPI	< 2.4.4	2.4.4
tensorflow-cpu pypi/tensorflow-cpu	PyPI	≥ 2.6.0 < 2.6.1	2.6.1
tensorflow-cpu pypi/tensorflow-cpu	PyPI	≥ 2.5.0 < 2.5.2	2.5.2
tensorflow-cpu pypi/tensorflow-cpu	PyPI	< 2.4.4	2.4.4
tensorflow-gpu pypi/tensorflow-gpu	PyPI	≥ 2.6.0 < 2.6.1	2.6.1
tensorflow-gpu pypi/tensorflow-gpu	PyPI	≥ 2.5.0 < 2.5.2	2.5.2
tensorflow-gpu pypi/tensorflow-gpu	PyPI	< 2.4.4	2.4.4

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-49rx-x2rw-pc6f

NVD — CVE-2021-41205 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41205

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/7cf73a2274732c9d82af51c2bc2cf90d13cd7e6d

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-cpu/PYSEC-2021-615.yaml

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-gpu/PYSEC-2021-813.yaml

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow/PYSEC-2021-398.yaml

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41205?

CVE-2021-41205 is a security vulnerability in Tensorflow involving Heap OOB read in all `tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV*` ops under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.

Which Tensorflow versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 across affected packages: tensorflow, tensorflow-cpu, tensorflow-gpu.

What version fixes CVE-2021-41205?

Upgrading to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is tensorflow affected?

Yes, tensorflow is affected in releases prior to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 or later.

Is tensorflow-cpu affected?

Yes, tensorflow-cpu is affected in releases prior to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.1, 2.5.2, 2.4.4 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-41205?

CVE-2021-41205 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-41205?

CVE-2021-41205 is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).

How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2021-41205?

Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show tensorflow'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-49rx-x2rw-pc6f
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Last Modified: 2024-11-13 21:54
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