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Meta FAIRChem adsorbate_db_path flaw allows code execution

Original title: ZDI-26-796: Meta FAIRChem reaction adsorbate_db_path Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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ZDI rates the reaction adsorbate_db_path deserialization bug 7.8 and requires user interaction.

ZDI published ZDI-26-796, a deserialization-of-untrusted-data flaw in Meta FAIRChem’s reaction adsorbate_db_path handling. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code if a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. Versions, a fix, and a CVE are not stated.

Key facts
  • The advisory is ZDI-26-796.
  • The affected path is reaction adsorbate_db_path.
  • ZDI assigns CVSS 7.8.
  • User interaction is required.
Security assessment · AI, from the article

Impact: arbitrary code execution after user interaction

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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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