CVE-2021-29537: Heap buffer overflow in `QuantizedResizeBilinear`
Impact An attacker can cause a heap buffer overflow in QuantizedResizeBilinear by passing in invalid thresholds for the quantization:
python import tensorflow as tf
images = tf.constant([], shape=[0], dtype=tf.qint32) size = tf.constant([], shape=[0], dtype=tf.int32) min = tf.constant([], dtype=tf.float32) max = tf.constant([], dtype=tf.float32)
tf.rawops.QuantizedResizeBilinear(images=images, size=size, min=min, max=max, aligncorners=False, halfpixelcenters=False)
This is because the implementation assumes that the 2 arguments are always valid scalars and tries to access the numeric value directly:
cc const float inmin = context->input(2).flat<float>()(0); const float inmax = context->input(3).flat<float>()(0);
However, if any of these tensors is empty, then .flat<T>() is an empty buffer and accessing the element at position 0 results in overflow.
Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit f6c40f0c6cbf00d46c7717a26419f2062f2f8694.
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.
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Attribution This vulnerability has been reported by Ying Wang and Yakun Zhang of Baidu X-Team.
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TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. An attacker can cause a heap buffer overflow in QuantizedResizeBilinear by passing in invalid thresholds for the quantization. This is because the implementation(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/50711818d2e61ccce012591eeb4fdf93a8496726/tensorflow/core/kernels/quantizedresizebilinearop.cc#L705-L706) assumes that the 2 arguments are always valid scalars and tries to access the numeric value directly. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29537?
CVE-2021-29537 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap buffer overflow which could be exploited by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29537?
To fix CVE-2021-29537, upgrade TensorFlow to version 2.4.2 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-29537?
CVE-2021-29537 allows attackers to exploit a heap buffer overflow, which can lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
Which versions of TensorFlow are affected by CVE-2021-29537?
CVE-2021-29537 affects TensorFlow versions less than 2.1.4, between 2.2.0 and 2.2.3, between 2.3.0 and 2.3.3, and between 2.4.0 and 2.4.2.
Is CVE-2021-29537 specific to TensorFlow only?
Yes, CVE-2021-29537 specifically affects TensorFlow and its underlying components.