CVE-2021-29610
Invalid validation in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- Low
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
3.6
Invalid validation in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
CVE-2021-29610- CVSS 3.1
- 3.6 Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L - Weakness
- CWE-665
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2021-0351
3.6
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
EUVD-2021-0351- CVSS 3.1
- 3.6 Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mq5c-prh3-3f3h
2.0
Invalid validation in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`
Impact
The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:
import tensorflow as tf
input_tensor = tf.constant([0.0], shape=[1], dtype=float)
input_min = tf.constant(-10.0)
input_max = tf.constant(-10.0)
tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2(
input=input_tensor, input_min=input_min, input_max=input_max,
signed_input=False, num_bits=1, range_given=False, round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN',
narrow_range=False, axis=-2)
The validation uses || to mix two different conditions:
OP_REQUIRES(ctx,
(axis_ == -1 || axis_ < input.shape().dims()),
errors::InvalidArgument(...));
If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap.
Patches
We have patched the issue in GitHub commit c5b0d5f8ac19888e46ca14b0e27562e7fbbee9a9.
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 for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.
Attribution
This vulnerability has been reported by Yakun Zhang and Ying Wang of Baidu X-Team.
- Record
GHSA-mq5c-prh3-3f3h- CVSS 4.0
- 2.0 Low
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - CVSS 3.1
- 3.6 Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L - Weakness
- CWE-665, CWE-787
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
3.6
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
CVE-2021-29610- CVSS 3.1
- 3.6 Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L - CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-665, CWE-787
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
7.8
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
CVE-2021-29610- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-mq5c-prh3-3f3h
2.0
Invalid validation in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`
Impact
The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:
import tensorflow as tf
input_tensor = tf.constant([0.0], shape=[1], dtype=float)
input_min = tf.constant(-10.0)
input_max = tf.constant(-10.0)
tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2(
input=input_tensor, input_min=input_min, input_max=input_max,
signed_input=False, num_bits=1, range_given=False, round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN',
narrow_range=False, axis=-2)
The validation uses || to mix two different conditions:
OP_REQUIRES(ctx,
(axis_ == -1 || axis_ < input.shape().dims()),
errors::InvalidArgument(...));
If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap.
Patches
We have patched the issue in GitHub commit c5b0d5f8ac19888e46ca14b0e27562e7fbbee9a9.
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 for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.
Attribution
This vulnerability has been reported by Yakun Zhang and Ying Wang of Baidu X-Team.
- Record
GHSA-mq5c-prh3-3f3h- CVSS 4.0
- 2.0 Low
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - CVSS 3.1
- 3.6 Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L - Weakness
- CWE-665, CWE-787
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Show 4 moreShow less
OSVBIT-tensorflow-2021-29610 No score
Invalid validation in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
BIT-tensorflow-2021-29610- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-247 No score
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
PYSEC-2021-247- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-538 No score
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
PYSEC-2021-538- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-736 No score
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. The validation in tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2 allows invalid values for axis argument:. The validation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/eccb7ec454e6617738554a255d77f08e60ee0808/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantize_and_dequantize_op.cc#L74-L77) uses || to mix two different conditions. If axis_ < -1 the condition in OP_REQUIRES will still be true, but this value of axis_ results in heap underflow. This allows attackers to read/write to other data on the heap. 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.
- Record
PYSEC-2021-736- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
tensorflowPyPI |
before 2.1.4 | 2.1.4 |
tensorflowPyPI |
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3 | 2.2.3 |
tensorflowPyPI |
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3 | 2.3.3 |
tensorflowPyPI |
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2 | 2.4.2 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
before 2.1.4 | 2.1.4 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3 | 2.2.3 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3 | 2.3.3 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2 | 2.4.2 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
before 2.1.4 | 2.1.4 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3 | 2.2.3 |
Show 18 moreShow less
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3 | 2.3.3 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2 | 2.4.2 |
tensorflowBitnami |
before 2.1.4, 2.2.0 up to 2.2.3, 2.3.0 up to 2.3.3, 2.4.0 up to 2.4.2 | 2.1.42.2.32.3.32.4.2 |
tensorflowPyPI |
before 2.1.4, plus listed versions 0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0 Show 35 moreShow less1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3 |
2.1.4 |
tensorflowPyPI |
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3, plus listed versions 2.2.12.2.2 |
2.2.3 |
tensorflowPyPI |
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3, plus listed versions 2.3.12.3.2 |
2.3.3 |
tensorflowPyPI |
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2, plus listed versions 2.4.1 |
2.4.2 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
before 2.1.4, plus listed versions 1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3 |
2.1.4 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3, plus listed versions 2.2.12.2.2 |
2.2.3 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3, plus listed versions 2.3.12.3.2 |
2.3.3 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2, plus listed versions 2.4.1 |
2.4.2 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
before 2.1.4, plus listed versions 0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0 Show 35 moreShow less1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3 |
2.1.4 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3, plus listed versions 2.2.12.2.2 |
2.2.3 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3, plus listed versions 2.3.12.3.2 |
2.3.3 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2, plus listed versions 2.4.1 |
2.4.2 |
tensorflowPyPI |
before 2.2.0rc0, 2.2.0 up to 2.3.0rc0, 2.3.0 up to 2.3.4, 2.4.0 up to 2.4.3, plus listed versions 0.12.00.12.0rc00.12.0rc10.12.11.0.0 Show 45 moreShow less1.0.11.1.01.1.0rc01.1.0rc11.1.0rc21.10.01.10.0rc01.10.0rc11.10.11.11.01.11.0rc01.11.0rc11.11.0rc21.12.01.12.0rc01.12.0rc11.12.0rc21.12.21.12.31.13.0rc01.13.0rc11.13.0rc21.13.11.13.21.14.01.14.0rc01.14.0rc11.15.01.15.0rc01.15.0rc11.15.0rc21.15.0rc31.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.0rc01.2.0rc11.2.0rc21.2.11.3.01.3.0rc01.3.0rc11.3.0rc2 |
2.2.0rc02.3.0rc02.3.42.4.3 |
tensorflow-cpuPyPI |
before 2.2.0rc0, 2.2.0 up to 2.3.0rc0, 2.3.0 up to 2.3.4, 2.4.0 up to 2.4.3, plus listed versions 1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3 Show 9 moreShow less2.1.42.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.12.3.22.3.32.4.12.4.2 |
2.2.0rc02.3.0rc02.3.42.4.3 |
tensorflow-gpuPyPI |
before 2.2.0rc0, 2.2.0 up to 2.3.0rc0, 2.3.0 up to 2.3.4, 2.4.0 up to 2.4.3, plus listed versions 0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0 Show 44 moreShow less1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.12.3.22.3.32.4.12.4.2 |
2.2.0rc02.3.0rc02.3.42.4.3 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2021-29610 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.6) in Google Tensorflow, published May 14, 2021. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.20%, the 10th percentile. Fixed in tensorflow 2.1.4.
References
github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-mq5c-prh3-3f3h
github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/c5b0d5f8ac19888e46ca14b0e27562e7fbbee9a9
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29610
github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-cpu/PYSEC-2021-538.yaml
github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-gpu/PYSEC-2021-736.yaml
github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow/PYSEC-2021-247.yaml
github.com/advisories/GHSA-mq5c-prh3-3f3h
github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow
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