Meta fairseq split_by_lang flaw allows remote code execution
Original title: ZDI-26-916: (0Day) Meta fairseq split_by_lang Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI rates the unpatched split_by_lang code-injection bug 7.8; a user must open a malicious page or file.
Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-916, an unpatched code-injection flaw in Meta fairseq's split_by_lang component. Remote attackers can run arbitrary code on affected installations if a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8. The snippet does not name a fixed version or a CVE.
Unconfirmed: The snippet does not say whether attackers are exploiting the flaw or whether Meta has patched it.
- Advisory ID is ZDI-26-916 and it is marked 0Day.
- The flaw is in Meta fairseq split_by_lang.
- ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.
- Exploitation requires the user to visit a page or open a file.
Impact: remote arbitrary code execution after user interaction
| 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 visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.
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