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Meta fairseq Data2VecAudioModel YAML parsing bug allows code execution

Original title: ZDI-26-920: (0Day) Meta fairseq Data2VecAudioModel YAML File Parsing Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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ZDI-26-920 is an unpatched fairseq flaw rated 7.8 that requires opening a malicious file.

ZDI published ZDI-26-920, an unpatched Meta fairseq vulnerability in Data2VecAudioModel YAML file parsing. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code if the user opens a malicious file. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8. The notice lists no CVE, affected versions, or fixed release.

Unconfirmed: The snippet does not state a CVE, versions, a fix, or whether attacks are occurring.

Key facts
  • Advisory ID is ZDI-26-920 and is labeled a 0-day.
  • The flaw is YAML file parsing code injection in Data2VecAudioModel.
  • The target must open a malicious file for exploitation.
  • ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.
Security assessment · AI, from the article

Impact: Arbitrary code execution after a user opens a file

ProductAffected
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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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