Heap out of bounds access in sparse reduction operations
High7.3CVE-2021-37635 · Published Aug 25, 2021 · updated Jul 8, 2026
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tensorflow PyPI | < 2.3.4 | 2.3.4 |
| >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.3 | 2.4.3 | |
| >= 2.5.0, < 2.5.1 | 2.5.1 |
Details and references
### Impact The implementation of sparse reduction operations in TensorFlow can trigger accesses outside of bounds of heap allocated data: ```python import tensorflow as tf x = tf.SparseTensor( indices=[[773, 773, 773], [773, 773, 773]], values=[1, 1], dense_shape=[337, 337, 337]) tf.sparse.reduce_sum(x, 1) ``` The [implementation](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/a1bc56203f21a5a4995311825ffaba7a670d7747/tensorflow/core/kernels/sparse_reduce_op.cc#L217-L228) fails to validate that each reduction group does not overflow and that each corresponding index does not point to outside the bounds of the input tensor. ### Patches We have patched the issue in GitHub commit [87158f43f05f2720a374f3e6d22a7aaa3a33f750](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/87158f43f05f2720a374f3e6d22a7aaa3a33f750). 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.
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H
- Severity from
- GitHub (reviewed advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-125
- Also known as
- BIT-tensorflow-2021-37635, CVE-2021-37635, PYSEC-2021-257, PYSEC-2021-548, PYSEC-2021-746
- github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/security/advisories/GHSA-cgfm-62j4-v4rf
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37635
- github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/87158f43f05f2720a374f3e6d22a7aaa3a33f750
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-cpu/PYSEC-2021-548.yaml
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow-gpu/PYSEC-2021-746.yaml
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tensorflow/PYSEC-2021-257.yaml
- github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow
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