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CVE-2021-41211

Heap OOB read in shape inference for `QuantizeV2`

7.1 HighFix available

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.

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
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

0.21%Down 0.4 points since Nov 6, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used7.1

Heap OOB read in shape inference for `QuantizeV2`

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.

Record
CVE-2021-41211
CVSS 3.1
7.1 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2021-04337.1

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.

Record
EUVD-2021-0433
CVSS 3.1
7.1 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c7.1

Heap OOB in shape inference for `QuantizeV2`

Impact

The shape inference code for QuantizeV2 can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array:

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:

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.

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 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.

Record
GHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c
CVSS 3.1
7.1 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD7.1

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.

Record
CVE-2021-41211
CVSS 3.1
7.1 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS 2.0
3.6 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV7.1

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.

Record
CVE-2021-41211
CVSS 3.1
7.1 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c7.1

Heap OOB in shape inference for `QuantizeV2`

Impact

The shape inference code for QuantizeV2 can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array:

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:

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.

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 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.

Record
GHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c
CVSS 3.1
7.1 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSVBIT-tensorflow-2021-41211No score

Heap OOB read in shape inference for `QuantizeV2`

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.

Record
BIT-tensorflow-2021-41211
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-2021-403No score

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.

Record
PYSEC-2021-403
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-620No score

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.

Record
PYSEC-2021-620
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2021-818No score

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.

Record
PYSEC-2021-818
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
tensorflow
PyPI
2.6.0 to 2.6.0
2.6.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.6.0 to 2.6.0
2.6.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.6.0 to 2.6.0
2.6.1
tensorflow
Bitnami
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.6.1
tensorflow
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.6.1
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.6.1
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1
2.6.1
tensorflow
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1, 2.7.0rc0 up to 2.7.0, plus listed versions
2.7.0rc1
2.6.12.7.0
tensorflow-cpu
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1, 2.7.0rc0 up to 2.7.0, plus listed versions
2.7.0rc1
2.6.12.7.0
tensorflow-gpu
PyPI
2.6.0 up to 2.6.1, 2.7.0rc0 up to 2.7.0, plus listed versions
2.7.0rc1
2.6.12.7.0

History

History
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In short

CVE-2021-41211 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.1) 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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