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CVE-2021-41195

Crash in `tf.math.segment_*` operations

5.5 MediumFix available

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

0.21%Down 1.1 points since Nov 6, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used5.5

Crash in `tf.math.segment_*` operations

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
CVE-2021-41195
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-190
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2021-04515.5

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
EUVD-2021-0451
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-cq76-mxrc-vchh6.8

Crash in `tf.math.segment_*` operations

Impact

The implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large.

import tensorflow as tf

tf.math.segment_max(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])
tf.math.segment_min(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])
tf.math.segment_mean(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])    
tf.math.segment_sum(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])
tf.math.segment_prod(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])

This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit e9c81c1e1a9cd8dd31f4e83676cab61b60658429 (merging #51733).

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 for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.

Attribution

This vulnerability has been reported externally via a GitHub issue.

Record
GHSA-cq76-mxrc-vchh
CVSS 4.0
6.8 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-190
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD5.5

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
CVE-2021-41195
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS 2.0
2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Weakness
CWE-190
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV5.5

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
CVE-2021-41195
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-cq76-mxrc-vchh6.8

Crash in `tf.math.segment_*` operations

Impact

The implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large.

import tensorflow as tf

tf.math.segment_max(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])
tf.math.segment_min(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])
tf.math.segment_mean(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])    
tf.math.segment_sum(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])
tf.math.segment_prod(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segment_ids=[1676240524292489355])

This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit e9c81c1e1a9cd8dd31f4e83676cab61b60658429 (merging #51733).

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 for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.

Attribution

This vulnerability has been reported externally via a GitHub issue.

Record
GHSA-cq76-mxrc-vchh
CVSS 4.0
6.8 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS 3.1
5.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-190
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSVBIT-tensorflow-2021-41195No score

Crash in `tf.math.segment_*` operations

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
BIT-tensorflow-2021-41195
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:12116-1No score

tensorflow-lite-2.9.1-1.1 on GA media

These are all security issues fixed in the tensorflow-lite-2.9.1-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:12116-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-842No score

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
PYSEC-2021-842
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-844No score

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
PYSEC-2021-844
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-846No score

TensorFlow is an open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions the implementation of tf.math.segment_* operations results in a CHECK-fail related abort (and denial of service) if a segment id in segment_ids is large. This is similar to CVE-2021-29584 (and similar other reported vulnerabilities in TensorFlow, localized to specific APIs): the implementation (both on CPU and GPU) computes the output shape using AddDim. However, if the number of elements in the tensor overflows an int64_t value, AddDim results in a CHECK failure which provokes a std::abort. Instead, code should use AddDimWithStatus. 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.

Record
PYSEC-2021-846
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.6.1
tensorflow
PyPI
2.5.0 up to 2.5.2
2.5.2
tensorflow
PyPI
before 2.4.4
2.4.4
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.6.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.5.0 up to 2.5.2
2.5.2
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
before 2.4.4
2.4.4
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.6.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.5.0 up to 2.5.2
2.5.2
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
before 2.4.4
2.4.4
tensorflow
Bitnami
before 2.4.4, 2.5.0 up to 2.5.2, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.4.42.5.22.6.1
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
2.5.0 up to 2.5.2, plus listed versions
2.5.1
2.5.2
tensorflow
PyPI
before 2.4.4, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.4
2.4.4
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.5.0 up to 2.5.2, plus listed versions
2.5.1
2.5.2
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
before 2.4.4, plus listed versions
1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
Show 14 moreShow less
2.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.42.4.02.4.12.4.22.4.3
2.4.4
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.5.0 up to 2.5.2, plus listed versions
2.5.1
2.5.2
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
before 2.4.4, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.4
2.4.4
tensorflow
PyPI
before 2.4.4, 2.5.0 up to 2.5.2, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.1, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.0rc02.2.0rc12.2.0rc22.2.0rc32.2.0rc42.2.12.2.22.2.3
2.4.42.5.22.6.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
before 2.4.4, 2.5.0 up to 2.5.2, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.1, plus listed versions
1.15.02.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.3
Show 15 moreShow less
2.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.42.4.02.4.12.4.22.4.32.5.1
2.4.42.5.22.6.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
before 2.4.4, 2.5.0 up to 2.5.2, 2.6.0 up to 2.6.1, plus listed versions
0.12.00.12.11.0.01.0.11.1.0
Show 45 moreShow less
1.10.01.10.11.11.01.12.01.12.21.12.31.13.11.13.21.14.01.15.01.15.21.15.31.15.41.15.51.2.01.2.11.3.01.4.01.4.11.5.01.5.11.6.01.7.01.7.11.8.01.9.02.0.02.0.12.0.22.0.32.0.42.1.02.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.42.2.02.2.12.2.22.2.32.3.02.3.12.3.22.3.32.3.4
2.4.42.5.22.6.1

History

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In short

CVE-2021-41195 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) in Google Tensorflow, published November 5, 2021. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.21%, the 11th percentile. Fixed in tensorflow 2.6.1.

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