Meta fairseq quantize_with_kmeans flaw allows remote code execution
Original title: ZDI-26-937: (0Day) Meta fairseq quantize_with_kmeans Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI-26-937 is an unpatched deserialization bug rated 7.8 that needs a malicious page or file.
ZDI published ZDI-26-937, a zero-day deserialization-of-untrusted-data flaw in Meta fairseq's quantize_with_kmeans. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code if the user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. Versions, a fix, and a CVE are not given.
Unconfirmed: It is not stated whether the flaw is being exploited or has been fixed.
- The issue is in quantize_with_kmeans.
- ZDI assigns CVSS 7.8.
- User interaction is required for exploitation.
- The advisory does not name a patched release.
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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