ZDI-26-941: (0Day) Meta fairseq FConvModel 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must persuade the target to open a malicious YAML file. Exploitation requires user interaction; the provided information does not indicate that simply receiving or storing the file is sufficient.
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Installations of Meta fairseq that process a malicious YAML file are exposed. The provided information does not identify affected versions, configurations, or whether the behavior is enabled by default.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected installation. ZDI assigned the issue a CVSS rating of 7.8.