{"schema_version":"1.9.0","id":"GHSA-vcjj-9vg7-vf68","published":"2021-08-25T14:39:54Z","modified":"2026-09-10T03:49:08.399705430Z","aliases":["BIT-tensorflow-2021-37688","CVE-2021-37688","PYSEC-2021-310","PYSEC-2021-601","PYSEC-2021-799"],"summary":"Null pointer dereference in TFLite","details":"### Impact\nAn attacker can craft a TFLite model that would trigger a null pointer dereference, which would result in a crash and denial of service:\n\n```python\nimport tensorflow as tf\n\nmodel = tf.keras.models.Sequential()\nmodel.add(tf.keras.Input(shape=(1, 2, 3)))\nmodel.add(tf.keras.layers.Dense(0, activation='relu'))\n\nconverter = tf.lite.TFLiteConverter.from_keras_model(model)\ntflite_model = converter.convert()\n\ninterpreter = tf.lite.Interpreter(model_content=tflite_model)\ninterpreter.allocate_tensors()\n\ninterpreter.invoke()\n```\n\nThe [implementation](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/149562d49faa709ea80df1d99fc41d005b81082a/tensorflow/lite/kernels/internal/optimized/optimized_ops.h#L268-L285) unconditionally dereferences a pointer.\n\n```cc\n  if (y4 > 1) {\n    // ...\n  } else {\n    for (int i0 = 0; i0 < y0; ++i0) {\n      const T* input2_data_ptr = nullptr;\n      for (int i1 = 0; i1 < y1; ++i1) {\n        input2_data_ptr = input2_data_reset;\n        for (int i2 = 0; i2 < y2; ++i2) {\n          scalar_broadcast_f(y3, params, *input1_data_ptr, input2_data_ptr,\n                             output_data_ptr);\n        }\n      }\n    }\n  }\n```\n\n### Patches\nWe have patched the issue in GitHub commit [15691e456c7dc9bd6be203b09765b063bf4a380c](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/15691e456c7dc9bd6be203b09765b063bf4a380c).\n\nThe 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.\n\n### For more information\nPlease 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.\n\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by Yakun Zhang of Baidu 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