CVE-2021-37679
TensorFlow RaggedTensor Variant Conversion Heap Leak
Description
TensorFlow is an end-to-end open source platform for machine learning. In affected versions it is possible to nest a `tf.map_fn` within another `tf.map_fn` call. However, if the input tensor is a `RaggedTensor` and there is no function signature provided, code assumes the output is a fully specified tensor and fills output buffer with uninitialized contents from the heap. The `t` and `z` outputs should be identical, however this is not the case. The last row of `t` contains data from the heap which can be used to leak other memory information. The bug lies in the conversion from a `Variant` tensor to a `RaggedTensor`. The [implementation](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/460e000de3a83278fb00b61a16d161b1964f15f4/tensorflow/core/kernels/ragged_tensor_from_variant_op.cc#L177-L190) does not check that all inner shapes match and this results in the additional dimensions. The same implementation can result in data loss, if input tensor is tweaked. We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 4e2565483d0ffcadc719bd44893fb7f609bb5f12. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2021, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 6:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affected packages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-37679.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/4e2565483d0ffcadc719bd44893fb7f609bb5f12 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-g8wg-cjwc-xhhp | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/4e2565483d0ffcadc719bd44893fb7f609bb5f12 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-g8wg-cjwc-xhhp | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-37679 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-37679
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2021-37679 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2021-37679 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/4e2565483d0ffcadc719bd44893fb7f609bb5f12 Added Reference https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-g8wg-cjwc-xhhp -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/4e2565483d0ffcadc719bd44893fb7f609bb5f12 No Types Assigned https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/4e2565483d0ffcadc719bd44893fb7f609bb5f12 Patch, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-g8wg-cjwc-xhhp No Types Assigned https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-g8wg-cjwc-xhhp Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-681 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.3.0 up to (excluding) 2.3.4 *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.4.0 up to (excluding) 2.4.3 *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tensorflow:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.5.0 from (including) 2.5.1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.5.0 from (including) 2.5.1 -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tensorflow:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.4.0 from (including) 2.4.3 OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.4.0 from (including) 2.4.3 -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tensorflow:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.3.0 from (including) 2.3.4 OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.3.0 from (including) 2.3.4 -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tensorflow:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tensorflow:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tensorflow:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:tensorflow:2.6.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.8
Base CVSS Score: 4.6
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.01 }} 0.00%
score
0.00693
percentile