ZDI-26-921: (0Day) Meta fairseq TransformerLanguageModel YAML File Parsing Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 7.8.
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What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must provide a malicious file and convince the target to open it. Exploitation requires user interaction; the description does not indicate that merely receiving the file is sufficient.
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Installations of Meta fairseq are affected according to the advisory. Users or systems that open untrusted YAML-related files are the relevant exposure point described.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
A successful exploit allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected installation. The advisory assigns a CVSS rating of 7.8.