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CVE-2021-41211 High

Heap OOB in shape inference for `QuantizeV2`

### Impact The [shape inference code for `QuantizeV2`](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/8d72537c6abf5a44103b57b9c2e22c14f5f49698/tensorflow/core/framework/common_shape_fns.cc#L2509-L2530) can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array: ```python import tensorflow as tf @tf.function def test(): data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeV2( input=[1.0,1.0], min_range=[1.0,10.0], max_range=[1.0,10.0], T=tf.qint32, mode='MIN_COMBINED', round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN', narrow_range=False, axis=-100, ensure_minimum_range=10) return data test() ``` This occurs whenever `axis` is a negative value less than `-1`. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer: ```cc int axis = -1; Status s = c->GetAttr("axis", &axis); if (!s.ok() && s.code() != error::NOT_FOUND) { return s; } ... if (axis != -1) { ... TF_RETURN_IF_ERROR( c->Merge(c->Dim(minmax, 0), c->Dim(input, axis), &depth)); } ``` The code allows `axis` to be an optional argument (`s` would contain an `error::NOT_FOUND` error code). Otherwise, it assumes that `axis` is a valid index into the dimensions of the `input` tensor. If `axis` is less than `-1` then this results in a heap OOB read. ### Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit [a0d64445116c43cf46a5666bd4eee28e7a82f244](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/a0d64445116c43cf46a5666bd4eee28e7a82f244). The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected. ### 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.

Exploit probability 0.2%
Published November 10, 2021
Required by Not available
Last source change July 8, 2026

02 / AFFECTED SOFTWARE

Affected packages

PyPI tensorflow

1 explicit affected versions

PyPI tensorflow-cpu

1 explicit affected versions

PyPI tensorflow-gpu

1 explicit affected versions

Unknown Unknown

2 explicit affected versions

Bitnami tensorflow
PyPI tensorflow

3 explicit affected versions

PyPI tensorflow-gpu

3 explicit affected versions

PyPI tensorflow-cpu

3 explicit affected versions

03 / CONNECTIONS

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04 / EVIDENCE

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Open Source Vulnerabilities GHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c

### Impact The [shape inference code for `QuantizeV2`](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/8d72537c6abf5a44103b57b9c2e22c14f5f49698/tensorflow/core/framework/common_shape_fns.cc#L2509-L2530) can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array: ```python import tensorflow as tf @tf.function def test(): data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeV2( input=[1.0,1.0], min_range=[1.0,10.0], max_range=[1.0,10.0], T=tf.qint32, mode='MIN_COMBINED', round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN', narrow_range=False, axis=-100, ensure_minimum_range=10) return data test() ``` This occurs whenever `axis` is a negative value less than `-1`. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer: ```cc int axis = -1; Status s = c->GetAttr("axis", &axis); if (!s.ok() && s.code() != error::NOT_FOUND) { return s; } ... if (axis != -1) { ... TF_RETURN_IF_ERROR( c->Merge(c->Dim(minmax, 0), c->Dim(input, axis), &depth)); } ``` The code allows `axis` to be an optional argument (`s` would contain an `error::NOT_FOUND` error code). Otherwise, it assumes that `axis` is a valid index into the dimensions of the `input` tensor. If `axis` is less than `-1` then this results in a heap OOB read. ### Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit [a0d64445116c43cf46a5666bd4eee28e7a82f244](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/a0d64445116c43cf46a5666bd4eee28e7a82f244). The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected. ### 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.

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Open Source Vulnerabilities BIT-tensorflow-2021-41211

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the shape inference code for `QuantizeV2` can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array. This occurs whenever `axis` is a negative value less than `-1`. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer. The code allows `axis` to be an optional argument (`s` would contain an `error::NOT_FOUND` error code). Otherwise, it assumes that `axis` is a valid index into the dimensions of the `input` tensor. If `axis` is less than `-1` then this results in a heap OOB read. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected.

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Open Source Vulnerabilities PYSEC-2021-403

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the shape inference code for `QuantizeV2` can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array. This occurs whenever `axis` is a negative value less than `-1`. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer. The code allows `axis` to be an optional argument (`s` would contain an `error::NOT_FOUND` error code). Otherwise, it assumes that `axis` is a valid index into the dimensions of the `input` tensor. If `axis` is less than `-1` then this results in a heap OOB read. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected.

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Open Source Vulnerabilities PYSEC-2021-620

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the shape inference code for `QuantizeV2` can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array. This occurs whenever `axis` is a negative value less than `-1`. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer. The code allows `axis` to be an optional argument (`s` would contain an `error::NOT_FOUND` error code). Otherwise, it assumes that `axis` is a valid index into the dimensions of the `input` tensor. If `axis` is less than `-1` then this results in a heap OOB read. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected.

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Open Source Vulnerabilities PYSEC-2021-818

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the shape inference code for `QuantizeV2` can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array. This occurs whenever `axis` is a negative value less than `-1`. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer. The code allows `axis` to be an optional argument (`s` would contain an `error::NOT_FOUND` error code). Otherwise, it assumes that `axis` is a valid index into the dimensions of the `input` tensor. If `axis` is less than `-1` then this results in a heap OOB read. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected.

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Open Source Vulnerabilities CVE-2021-41211

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the shape inference code for `QuantizeV2` can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array. This occurs whenever `axis` is a negative value less than `-1`. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer. The code allows `axis` to be an optional argument (`s` would contain an `error::NOT_FOUND` error code). Otherwise, it assumes that `axis` is a valid index into the dimensions of the `input` tensor. If `axis` is less than `-1` then this results in a heap OOB read. The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected.

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05 / REFERENCES

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