CVE-2023-6730: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in huggingface/transformers

Published Dec 19, 2023
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Updated

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in GitHub repository huggingface/transformers prior to 4.36.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/transformers<4.36.0
4.36.0
huggingface transformers<4.36.0

Event History

Dec 19, 2023
CVE Published
12:11 PM
Data Sourced
12:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
03:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6730?

CVE-2023-6730 has been rated with a high severity due to the deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6730?

To fix CVE-2023-6730, you should upgrade the huggingface transformers library to version 4.36.0 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-6730?

CVE-2023-6730 affects any system using versions of the huggingface transformers library prior to 4.36.0.

4

What could happen if CVE-2023-6730 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2023-6730 could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code, leading to potential data breaches or system compromises.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6730 if an upgrade cannot be applied?

There are no officially recommended workarounds for CVE-2023-6730, and upgrading to a patched version is strongly advised.

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