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Heap OOB in shape inference for `QuantizeV2`GHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c

HIGHFix: tensorflow/tensorflow@a0d6444

GHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c is a high-severity (CVSS 7.1) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in tensorflow. 1 public exploit reference exists, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for tensorflow — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asBIT-tensorflow-2021-41211CVE-2021-41211PYSEC-2021-403PYSEC-2021-620PYSEC-2021-818
Published
Updated
Affected
3 pkgs
Patched
3 / 3
Exploits
1 known
Exploitation data as of Oct 12, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗
0.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days
Lower Risk+0.01%
Lower risk than most CVEs10th percentile — riskier than 10% of all scored CVEsHighest risk
0.00%0.24%0.47%0.71%0.0%0.2%0.2%May 26Jul 26Oct 26

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

GHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c by exploitation likelihood (EPSS) against impact (CVSS). Outside the shaded patch-first corner.

Where this sits among everything scored

Of 385,987 CVEs with a current EPSS score, this one falls in the < 10% band (highlighted). Counts from FIRST.org, log-scaled.

Real-World Exposure

3 pkgs affected
🐍tensorflow🐍tensorflow-cpu🐍tensorflow-gpu

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Description

Impact

The shape inference code for QuantizeV2 can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array:

import tensorflow as tf

@tf.function
def test():
  data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeV2(
    input=[1.0,1.0],
    min_range=[1.0,10.0],
    max_range=[1.0,10.0],
    T=tf.qint32,
    mode='MIN_COMBINED',
    round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN',
    narrow_range=False,
    axis=-100,
    ensure_minimum_range=10)
  return data

test()

This occurs whenever axis is a negative value less than -1. In this case, we are accessing data before the start of a heap buffer:

int axis = -1;
Status s = c->GetAttr("axis", &axis);
if (!s.ok() && s.code() != error::NOT_FOUND) {
  return s;
}   
... 
if (axis != -1) {
  ...
  TF_RETURN_IF_ERROR(
      c->Merge(c->Dim(minmax, 0), c->Dim(input, axis), &depth));
}

The code allows axis to be an optional argument (s would contain an error::NOT_FOUND error code). Otherwise, it assumes that axis is a valid index into the dimensions of the input tensor. If axis is less than -1 then this results in a heap OOB read.

Patches

We have patched the issue in GitHub commit a0d64445116c43cf46a5666bd4eee28e7a82f244.

The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, as this version is the only one that is also affected.

For more information

Please consult our security guide 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.

Affected Packages

3 total 3 fixed
EcosystemPackageVulnerable rangeFix
🐍PyPItensorflow≥ 2.6.0&&< 2.6.12.6.1pip install --upgrade 'tensorflow==2.6.1'
🐍PyPItensorflow-cpu≥ 2.6.0&&< 2.6.12.6.1pip install --upgrade 'tensorflow-cpu==2.6.1'
🐍PyPItensorflow-gpu≥ 2.6.0&&< 2.6.12.6.1pip install --upgrade 'tensorflow-gpu==2.6.1'

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations
Application
tensorflowgoogle
1 version
2.6.0
Exploits & PoCs
1

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency
  1. Detect

    Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for tensorflow, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

  2. Fix

    Update tensorflow to 2.6.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-cvgx-3v3q-m36c is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

  3. Workarounds

    Stop feeding it untrusted input: reject or quarantine files and payloads from unverified sources until you can upgrade, restrict accepted formats to the ones you actually need, and run the parsing or decoding step in a least-privileged sandbox or short-lived worker so a crash or corrupted read cannot reach the rest of the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

### Impact The [shape inference code for `QuantizeV2`](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/8d72537c6abf5a44103b57b9c2e22c14f5f49698/tensorflow/core/framework/common_shape_fns.cc#L2509-L2530) can trigger a read outside of bounds of heap allocated array: ```python import tensorflow as tf @tf.function def test(): data=tf.raw_ops.QuantizeV2( input=[1.0,1.0], min_range=[1.0,10.0], max_range=[1.0,10.0], T=tf.qint32, mode='MIN_COMBINED', round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN', narrow_range=False, axis=-100, ensure_minimum_range=10) return data test() ``` This
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Heap OOB in shape inference for `QuantizeV2` (High 7.1)