ZDI-CAN-29591: ZDI-26-914: (0Day) Meta fairseq Wav2VecModel 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 must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
An attacker must persuade the target to open a malicious YAML file. Exploitation requires user interaction and can result in arbitrary code execution on the affected installation.
Who is most exposed to this vulnerability?
Users or systems that open YAML files with Meta fairseq's Wav2VecModel functionality are exposed to malicious-file attacks. The provided information does not indicate whether any particular deployment configuration is safe by default.
How severe is the reported issue?
The advisory assigns a CVSS score of 7.8, and the listed risk score is 69. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution.