CVE-2026-10298: ggml-org whisper.cpp ggml.c whisper_model_load null pointer dereference

Severity: low (CVSS 3.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-06-01 · updated 2026-07-22
Weakness: CWE-404

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.

Affected products

ggml-org whisper.cpp: 1.8.0, 1.8.1, 1.8.2

References

https://github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp/
https://github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp/issues/3807
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10298
https://vuldb.com/submit/826910
https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591
https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591/cti

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