CVE-2021-41195: Crash in `tf.math.segment_*` operations

Published Nov 5, 2021
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Updated

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

python import tensorflow as tf

tf.math.segmentmax(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segmentids=[1676240524292489355]) tf.math.segmentmin(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segmentids=[1676240524292489355]) tf.math.segmentmean(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segmentids=[1676240524292489355]) tf.math.segmentsum(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segmentids=[1676240524292489355]) tf.math.segmentprod(data=np.ones((1,10,1)), segmentids=[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 int64t 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.

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Attribution This vulnerability has been reported externally via a GitHub issue.

Other sources

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 segmentids 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 int64t 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.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
pip/tensorflow-gpu<2.4.4
2.4.4
pip/tensorflow-gpu>=2.5.0<2.5.2
2.5.2
pip/tensorflow-gpu>=2.6.0<2.6.1
2.6.1
pip/tensorflow-cpu<2.4.4
2.4.4
pip/tensorflow-cpu>=2.5.0<2.5.2
2.5.2
pip/tensorflow-cpu>=2.6.0<2.6.1
2.6.1
pip/tensorflow<2.4.4
2.4.4
pip/tensorflow>=2.5.0<2.5.2
2.5.2
pip/tensorflow>=2.6.0<2.6.1
2.6.1
Google TensorFlow<2.4.4
Google TensorFlow>=2.5.0<2.5.2
Google TensorFlow>=2.6.0<2.6.1

Event History

Nov 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 10, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:36 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41195?

CVE-2021-41195 has a severity impact that can lead to a denial of service due to a CHECK-fail when large segment ids are used.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-41195?

To fix CVE-2021-41195, upgrade TensorFlow to version 2.4.4, 2.5.2, or 2.6.1.

3

Which versions of TensorFlow are affected by CVE-2021-41195?

CVE-2021-41195 affects TensorFlow versions up to 2.4.4 and versions between 2.5.0 and 2.5.2, as well as versions between 2.6.0 and 2.6.1.

4

What operations are impacted by CVE-2021-41195?

CVE-2021-41195 impacts the implementation of 'tf.math.segment_*' operations in TensorFlow.

5

Can CVE-2021-41195 cause application crashes?

Yes, CVE-2021-41195 can lead to application crashes and denial of service due to the CHECK-fail related abort.

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