Meta FAIRChem write_top_k_vasp bug allows remote code execution
Original title: ZDI-26-806: Meta FAIRChem write_top_k_vasp Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI rates the deserialization flaw 7.8 and says the victim must open a malicious page or file.
ZDI-26-806 says remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Meta FAIRChem through unsafe deserialization in write_top_k_vasp. Exploitation requires the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The Zero Day Initiative assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The advisory snippet does not name affected versions, a fix, or known attacks.
Unconfirmed: Affected versions, a patch, and whether the issue is exploited are not stated in the snippet.
- The flaw is deserialization of untrusted data in write_top_k_vasp.
- User interaction is required.
- ZDI's CVSS rating is 7.8.
Impact: Remote arbitrary code execution after user opens a malicious file or page
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Meta 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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