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CVE-2021-29610

Invalid validation in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`

3.6 LowFix available

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

0.20%Down 0.4 points since May 15, 2021
90%50%10%1%

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 LowCVSS: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 LowCVSS: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 LowCVSS: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 LowCVSS: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 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
CVSS 3.1
7.8 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
4.6 MediumAV: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 HighCVSS: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 LowCVSS: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 LowCVSS: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

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
before 2.1.4
2.1.4
tensorflow
PyPI
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3
2.2.3
tensorflow
PyPI
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3
2.3.3
tensorflow
PyPI
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2
2.4.2
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
before 2.1.4
2.1.4
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3
2.2.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3
2.3.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2
2.4.2
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
before 2.1.4
2.1.4
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3
2.2.3
Show 18 moreShow less
Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3
2.3.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2
2.4.2
tensorflow
Bitnami
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
tensorflow
PyPI
before 2.1.4, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 35 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
2.1.4
tensorflow
PyPI
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3, plus listed versions
2.2.12.2.2
2.2.3
tensorflow
PyPI
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3, plus listed versions
2.3.12.3.2
2.3.3
tensorflow
PyPI
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2, plus listed versions
2.4.1
2.4.2
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
before 2.1.4, plus listed versions
1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
2.1.4
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3, plus listed versions
2.2.12.2.2
2.2.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3, plus listed versions
2.3.12.3.2
2.3.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2, plus listed versions
2.4.1
2.4.2
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
before 2.1.4, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 35 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
2.1.4
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.2.0 up to 2.2.3, plus listed versions
2.2.12.2.2
2.2.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.3.0 up to 2.3.3, plus listed versions
2.3.12.3.2
2.3.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.4.0 up to 2.4.2, plus listed versions
2.4.1
2.4.2
tensorflow
PyPI
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 less
1.0.11.1.01.1.0rc01.1.0rc11.1.0rc21.10.01.10.0rc01.10.0rc11.10.11.11.01.11.0rc01.11.0rc11.11.0rc21.12.01.12.0rc01.12.0rc11.12.0rc21.12.21.12.31.13.0rc01.13.0rc11.13.0rc21.13.11.13.21.14.01.14.0rc01.14.0rc11.15.01.15.0rc01.15.0rc11.15.0rc21.15.0rc31.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.0rc01.2.0rc11.2.0rc21.2.11.3.01.3.0rc01.3.0rc11.3.0rc2
2.2.0rc02.3.0rc02.3.42.4.3
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
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 less
2.1.42.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.12.3.22.3.32.4.12.4.2
2.2.0rc02.3.0rc02.3.42.4.3
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
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 less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.12.3.22.3.32.4.12.4.2
2.2.0rc02.3.0rc02.3.42.4.3

History

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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.

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