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Meta fairseq Wav2Vec2Model YAML parsing bug allows remote code execution

Original title: ZDI-26-922: (0Day) Meta fairseq Wav2Vec2Model YAML File Parsing Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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ZDI rates the unpatched flaw 7.8; a user must open a malicious file before code runs.

ZDI published ZDI-26-922, an unpatched vulnerability in Meta fairseq. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious file that is parsed through Wav2Vec2Model YAML handling. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8. The notice does not name affected versions, a fix, or a CVE.

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

Key facts
  • Advisory ID is ZDI-26-922 and is labeled a 0-day.
  • The issue is YAML file parsing code injection in Wav2Vec2Model.
  • User interaction is required: the target must open a malicious file.
  • 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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