2024-11-28
Platform: Hugging Face Transformers
Version: Not specified
Vulnerability: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (Remote Code Execution)
Severity: Critical
Date: November 22nd, 2024 (Published), November 27th, 2024 (Last Modified)
What Undercode Says:
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-11392) has been identified in Hugging Face Transformers, a popular library for natural language processing tasks. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems if a user interacts with a malicious file or webpage.
The vulnerability stems from the
Here’s a breakdown of the issue:
Impact: Remote Code Execution (RCE) – Attackers can take complete control of the affected system.
Attack Vector: User interaction required (opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage).
Severity: Critical due to the potential for complete system compromise.
Recommendations:
Update Hugging Face Transformers to a patched version as soon as possible.
Be cautious when opening files or visiting websites from untrusted sources.
Implement additional security measures such as user account restrictions and application whitelisting.
This vulnerability highlights the importance of using secure coding practices and keeping software libraries up to date. By following these recommendations, you can help mitigate the risk of being exploited by this vulnerability.
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Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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