CVE-2021-29594: Division by zero in TFLite's convolution code

Published May 14, 2021
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Updated

Impact TFLite's convolution code has multiple division where the divisor is controlled by the user and not checked to be non-zero. For example:

cc const int inputsize = NumElements(input) / SizeOfDimension(input, 0);

Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit ff489d95a9006be080ad14feb378f2b4dac35552.

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 members of the Aivul Team from Qihoo 360.

Other sources

TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. TFLite's convolution code(https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/09c73bca7d648e961dd05898292d91a8322a9d45/tensorflow/lite/kernels/conv.cc) has multiple division where the divisor is controlled by the user and not checked to be non-zero. 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.

MITRE

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
pip/tensorflow-gpu>=2.4.0<2.4.2
2.4.2
pip/tensorflow-gpu>=2.3.0<2.3.3
2.3.3
pip/tensorflow-gpu>=2.2.0<2.2.3
2.2.3
pip/tensorflow-gpu<2.1.4
2.1.4
pip/tensorflow-cpu>=2.4.0<2.4.2
2.4.2
pip/tensorflow-cpu>=2.3.0<2.3.3
2.3.3
pip/tensorflow-cpu>=2.2.0<2.2.3
2.2.3
pip/tensorflow-cpu<2.1.4
2.1.4
pip/tensorflow>=2.4.0<2.4.2
2.4.2
pip/tensorflow>=2.3.0<2.3.3
2.3.3
pip/tensorflow>=2.2.0<2.2.3
2.2.3
pip/tensorflow<2.1.4
2.1.4
Google TensorFlow<2.1.4
Google TensorFlow>=2.2.0<2.2.3
Google TensorFlow>=2.3.0<2.3.3
Google TensorFlow>=2.4.0<2.4.2

Event History

May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 21, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:27 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29594?

The severity of CVE-2021-29594 is classified as medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29594?

To fix CVE-2021-29594, update TensorFlow to version 2.4.2 or later.

3

What versions of TensorFlow are affected by CVE-2021-29594?

CVE-2021-29594 affects TensorFlow versions prior to 2.1.4 and between 2.2.0 and 2.4.2.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2021-29594?

CVE-2021-29594 is related to improper checks in the convolution code allowing division by zero.

5

Can CVE-2021-29594 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-29594 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted inputs.

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