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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-33650 is a heap out-of-bounds read in MindSpore’s SparseToDense shape inference logic. A malformed or unexpected operator input count can make the software read outside allocated input buffers. The provided sources do not include CVSS, impact details, or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize if MindSpore is used in production ML pipelines or accepts third-party models. If not present, business urgency is low, but confirm inventory because severity data is incomplete.
Technical view
During SparseToDense inference shape handling, MindSpore accesses input data out of bounds when fewer than three inputs are supplied. The issue maps to CWE-125 and affects openEuler:mindspore versions >= 1.2.0 and < 1.3.0. Source details are limited.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments running openEuler-packaged MindSpore 1.2.x within the affected version range, especially systems processing untrusted or externally supplied model graphs or operator definitions.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not cite active exploitation, public exploit availability, or KEV listing. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed rather than absent.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports an out-of-bounds heap read in SparseToDense shape inference with insufficient inputs. The source bundle lacks CVSS, proof-of-concept details, exploitability analysis, and explicit patch text, so assessment confidence is constrained.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any openEuler MindSpore deployments in the affected version range.
- Review MindSpore MSSA-2021-005 and vendor advisories for fixed versions or workarounds.
- Plan migration away from affected versions after compatibility validation.
- Limit ingestion of untrusted models or operator definitions until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed MindSpore package versions across production, research, and CI systems.
- Check whether any installation is >= 1.2.0 and < 1.3.0.
- Review model-processing workflows for untrusted SparseToDense operator inputs.
- Document vendor guidance followed and remediation status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://gitee.com/mindspore/community/blob/master/security/security_advisory_list/mssa-2021-005_en.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.