Meta fairseq FairseqCPUAdam YAML parsing allows remote code execution
Original title: ZDI-26-936: (0Day) Meta fairseq FairseqCPUAdam YAML File Parsing Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI-26-936 is an unpatched code-injection flaw rated 7.8 that requires opening a malicious file.
ZDI published ZDI-26-936, a zero-day in Meta fairseq's FairseqCPUAdam YAML file parsing. Opening a malicious file can let a remote attacker execute arbitrary code. The notice does not list versions, a patch, or a CVE identifier.
Unconfirmed: Active exploitation and availability of a fix are not stated.
- The flaw is code injection during YAML parsing.
- Only opening a malicious file is described as required.
- ZDI's CVSS rating is 7.8.
- No remediation version is provided.
Impact: Remote arbitrary code execution after opening a file
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Meta fairseq | — |
- Vendors
- Meta
- Products
- fairseq
- Organizations
- Zero Day Initiative
From the original article
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Meta fairseq. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.
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