CVE-2021-29580: Tensorflow Undefined Behavior And `CHECK`-fail Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2021-29580?

CVE-2021-29580 is a security vulnerability in Tensorflow involving Undefined behavior and `CHECK`-fail in `FractionalMaxPoolGrad` under CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource.

Q: Which Tensorflow versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 across affected packages: tensorflow, tensorflow-cpu, tensorflow-gpu.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2021-29580?

Upgrading to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is tensorflow affected?

Yes, tensorflow is affected in releases prior to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 or later.

Q: Is tensorflow-cpu affected?

Yes, tensorflow-cpu is affected in releases prior to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29580?

CVE-2021-29580 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.5 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-29580?

CVE-2021-29580 is classified under CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource (The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.).

Q: How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2021-29580?

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.

LOW

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x8h6-xgqx-jqgp

CVSS 2.5

CWE-908

Published 2021-05-21

Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-29580 is a LOW (CVSS 2.5) undefined behavior and `check`-fail vulnerability (CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource) affecting Tensorflow libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves undefined behavior and `check`-fail in `fractionalmaxpoolgrad`. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2.

CVE-2021-29580 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-29580

GHSA Identifier GHSA-x8h6-xgqx-jqgp

Severity LOW

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 2.5

CWE Classification CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource

Affected Product Tensorflow

Package Ecosystem PyPI

Published Date 2021-05-21

Last Updated 2024-11-01

Security Impact

CVSS: 2.5

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)

Attack Complexity High (AC:H)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality None (C:N)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2021-29580

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: 2.1.4

pip install tensorflow>=2.1.4

tensorflow fixed: 2.2.3

pip install tensorflow>=2.2.3

tensorflow fixed: 2.3.3

pip install tensorflow>=2.3.3

tensorflow fixed: 2.4.2

pip install tensorflow>=2.4.2

tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.1.4

pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.1.4

tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.2.3

pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.2.3

tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.3.3

pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.3.3

tensorflow-cpu fixed: 2.4.2

pip install tensorflow-cpu>=2.4.2

tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.1.4

pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.1.4

tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.2.3

pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.2.3

tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.3.3

pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.3.3

tensorflow-gpu fixed: 2.4.2

pip install tensorflow-gpu>=2.4.2

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-2021-29580, 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 2.1.4), 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-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource, where the product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. 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 implementation of `tf.raw_ops.FractionalMaxPoolGrad` triggers an undefined behavior if one of the input tensors is empty: ```python import tensorflow as tf orig_input = tf.constant([2, 3], shape=[1, 1, 1, 2], dtype=tf.int64) orig_output = tf.constant([], dtype=tf.int64) out_backprop = tf.zeros([2, 3, 6, 6], dtype=tf.int64) row_pooling_sequence = tf.constant([0], shape=[1], dtype=tf.int64) col_pooling_sequence = tf.constant([0], shape=[1], dtype=tf.int64) tf.raw_ops.FractionalMaxPoolGrad( orig_input=orig_input, orig_output=orig_output, out_backprop=out_backprop, row_pooling_sequence=row_pooling_sequence, col_pooling_sequence=col_pooling_sequence, overlapping=False) ``` The code is also vulnerable to a denial of service attack as a `CHECK` condition becomes false and aborts the process ```python import tensorflow as tf orig_input = tf.constant([1], shape=[1], dtype=tf.int64) orig_output = tf.constant([1], shape=[1], dtype=tf.int64) out_backprop = tf.constant([1, 1], shape=[2, 1, 1, 1], dtype=tf.int64) row_pooling_sequence = tf.constant([1], shape=[1], dtype=tf.int64) col_pooling_sequence = tf.constant([1], shape=[1], dtype=tf.int64) tf.raw_ops.FractionalMaxPoolGrad( orig_input=orig_input, orig_output=orig_output, out_backprop=out_backprop, row_pooling_sequence=row_pooling_sequence, col_pooling_sequence=col_pooling_sequence, overlapping=False) ``` The [implementation](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/169054888d50ce488dfde9ca55d91d6325efbd5b/tensorflow/core/kernels/fractional_max_pool_op.cc#L215) fails to validate that input and output tensors are not empty and are of the same rank. Each of these unchecked assumptions is responsible for the above issues. ### Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit [32fdcbff9d06d010d908fcc4bd4b36eb3ce15925](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/32fdcbff9d06d010d908fcc4bd4b36eb3ce15925). The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.5.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.4.2, TensorFlow 2.3.3, TensorFlow 2.2.3 and TensorFlow 2.1.4, 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 Ying Wang and Yakun Zhang of Baidu X-Team.

CVE-2021-29580 Affected Tensorflow Versions

12 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.1.42.2.32.3.32.4.2

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
tensorflow pypi/tensorflow	PyPI	< 2.1.4	2.1.4
tensorflow pypi/tensorflow	PyPI	≥ 2.2.0 < 2.2.3	2.2.3
tensorflow pypi/tensorflow	PyPI	≥ 2.3.0 < 2.3.3	2.3.3
tensorflow pypi/tensorflow	PyPI	≥ 2.4.0 < 2.4.2	2.4.2
tensorflow-cpu pypi/tensorflow-cpu	PyPI	< 2.1.4	2.1.4
tensorflow-cpu pypi/tensorflow-cpu	PyPI	≥ 2.2.0 < 2.2.3	2.2.3
tensorflow-cpu pypi/tensorflow-cpu	PyPI	≥ 2.3.0 < 2.3.3	2.3.3
tensorflow-cpu pypi/tensorflow-cpu	PyPI	≥ 2.4.0 < 2.4.2	2.4.2
tensorflow-gpu pypi/tensorflow-gpu	PyPI	< 2.1.4	2.1.4
tensorflow-gpu pypi/tensorflow-gpu	PyPI	≥ 2.2.0 < 2.2.3	2.2.3
tensorflow-gpu pypi/tensorflow-gpu	PyPI	≥ 2.3.0 < 2.3.3	2.3.3
tensorflow-gpu pypi/tensorflow-gpu	PyPI	≥ 2.4.0 < 2.4.2	2.4.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-x8h6-xgqx-jqgp

NVD — CVE-2021-29580 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29580

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/32fdcbff9d06d010d908fcc4bd4b36eb3ce15925

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-cpu/PYSEC-2021-508.yaml

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-gpu/PYSEC-2021-706.yaml

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow/PYSEC-2021-217.yaml

Tensorflow Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29580?

CVE-2021-29580 is a security vulnerability in Tensorflow involving Undefined behavior and `CHECK`-fail in `FractionalMaxPoolGrad` under CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource.

Which Tensorflow versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 across affected packages: tensorflow, tensorflow-cpu, tensorflow-gpu.

What version fixes CVE-2021-29580?

Upgrading to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is tensorflow affected?

Yes, tensorflow is affected in releases prior to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 or later.

Is tensorflow-cpu affected?

Yes, tensorflow-cpu is affected in releases prior to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.4, 2.2.3, 2.3.3, 2.4.2 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29580?

CVE-2021-29580 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.5 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-29580?

CVE-2021-29580 is classified under CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource (The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.).

How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2021-29580?

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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CVSS V3

2.5 LOW

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)

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Scope Unchanged (S:U)

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-x8h6-xgqx-jqgp
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2021-05-21 14:26
Last Modified: 2024-11-01 17:13
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2021/05/GHSA-x8h6-xgqx-jqgp/GHSA-x8h6-xgqx-jqgp.json