CVE-2021-37639 – tensorflow

Package

Manager: pip
Name: tensorflow
Vulnerable Version: >=0 <2.3.4 || >=2.4.0 <2.4.3 || =2.5.0 || >=2.5.0 <2.5.1

Severity

Level: High

CVSS v3.1: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

EPSS: 0.00014 pctl0.0162

Details

Null pointer dereference and heap OOB read in operations restoring tensors ### Impact When restoring tensors via raw APIs, if the tensor name is not provided, TensorFlow can be tricked into dereferencing a null pointer: ```python import tensorflow as tf tf.raw_ops.Restore( file_pattern=['/tmp'], tensor_name=[], default_value=21, dt=tf.int, preferred_shard=1) ``` The same undefined behavior can be triggered by `tf.raw_ops.RestoreSlice`: ```python import tensorflow as tf tf.raw_ops.RestoreSlice( file_pattern=['/tmp'], tensor_name=[], shape_and_slice='2', dt=inp.array([tf.int]), preferred_shard=1) ``` Alternatively, attackers can read memory outside the bounds of heap allocated data by providing some tensor names but not enough for a successful restoration: ```python import tensorflow as tf tf.raw_ops.Restore( file_pattern=['/tmp'], tensor_name=['x'], default_value=21, dt=tf.int, preferred_shard=42) ``` The [implementation](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/47a06f40411a69c99f381495f490536972152ac0/tensorflow/core/kernels/save_restore_tensor.cc#L158-L159) retrieves the tensor list corresponding to the `tensor_name` user controlled input and immediately retrieves the tensor at the restoration index (controlled via `preferred_shard` argument). This occurs without validating that the provided list has enough values. If the list is empty this results in dereferencing a null pointer (undefined behavior). If, however, the list has some elements, if the restoration index is outside the bounds this results in heap OOB read. ### Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit [9e82dce6e6bd1f36a57e08fa85af213e2b2f2622](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/9e82dce6e6bd1f36a57e08fa85af213e2b2f2622). The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.6.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.5.1, TensorFlow 2.4.3, and TensorFlow 2.3.4, as these are also affected and still in supported range. ### For more information Please consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) 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.

Metadata

Created: 2021-08-25T14:44:05Z
Modified: 2024-11-13T16:33:01Z
Source: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2021/08/GHSA-gh6x-4whr-2qv4/GHSA-gh6x-4whr-2qv4.json
CWE IDs: ["CWE-125", "CWE-476"]
Alternative ID: GHSA-gh6x-4whr-2qv4
Finding: F111
Auto approve: 1