fairseq VGGTransformerModel YAML parsing zero-day allows code execution
Original title: ZDI-26-918: (0Day) Meta fairseq VGGTransformerModel YAML File Parsing Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI-26-918 rates the unpatched Meta fairseq YAML code-injection bug CVSS 7.8 if a malicious file is opened.
ZDI published ZDI-26-918, an unpatched code-injection flaw in Meta fairseq VGGTransformerModel YAML file parsing. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code when the target opens a malicious file. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8. The notice gives no CVE, affected versions, or fix.
Unconfirmed: The advisory does not state exploitation status or a patched version.
- The bug is code injection during YAML file parsing.
- The user must open a malicious file.
- ZDI calls it a zero-day and scores it 7.8.
Impact: remote arbitrary code execution if a malicious file is opened
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Meta fairseq | — |
- ATT&CK
- T1204.002 Malicious File
- 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 open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.
zerodayinitiative.com
A short excerpt; the article and its images belong to the publisher. Summary, key facts and assessment above are AI-written from the article and can be wrong.