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ZDI-26-943: (0Day) Meta fairseq load_checkpoint_to_cpu Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Source Zero Day Initiative

0
Severity
High

Rated High by Zero Day Initiative

Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 17:26 UTC

What to do

AI-suggested

Users should avoid opening untrusted files or visiting untrusted web pages that could trigger this vulnerability until a vendor advisory or patch is released. Monitor for updates from Meta or the Zero Day Initiative for remediation guidance.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Meta fairseq's load_checkpoint_to_cpu function. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score assigned by ZDI of 7.8.

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