ggml-org whisper.cpp ggml.c whisper_model_load null pointer dereference_CVE-2026-10298

4.8 / 10

MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2. This vulnerability affects the function whisper_model_load of the file ggml/src/ggml.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-10298

Source VulDB

Published Jun 1, 2026 at 22:30

Affected Product

Vendor ggml-org

Product whisper.cpp

Version 1.8.0

Affected Versions ggml-org whisper.cpp 1.8.0
ggml-org whisper.cpp 1.8.1
ggml-org whisper.cpp 1.8.2

CWE Classification

CWE-476 CWE-404

References

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