Meta FAIRChem checkpoint converter allows RCE via untrusted data (ZDI-26-945)
Original title: ZDI-26-945: (0Day) Meta FAIRChem convert_fine_tune_checkpoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Opening a malicious file or page can trigger code execution; ZDI scores the unpatched flaw 7.8.
ZDI-26-945 describes a zero-day deserialization flaw in Meta FAIRChem's convert_fine_tune_checkpoint function. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on affected installations if a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. No product versions, patch, or CVE identifier appear in the notice.
Unconfirmed: No confirmed exploitation, affected version range, or vendor patch is stated.
- The vulnerable function is convert_fine_tune_checkpoint.
- ZDI calls the issue a zero-day with CVSS 7.8.
- Exploitation depends on the victim opening a file or page.
- Versions, a fix, and a CVE are not given.
Impact: Remote arbitrary code execution after user interaction
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Meta FAIRChem | — |
- 1.Avoid opening untrusted checkpoint files or pages with FAIRChem.
- Vendors
- Meta
- Products
- FAIRChem
- Organizations
- Zero Day Initiative
From the original article
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Meta FAIRChem. 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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