CVE-2025-14569

ggml-org whisper.cpp common-whisper.cpp read_audio_data use after free

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: December 12, 2025 at 06:02 PM UTC
Updated: October 7, 2026 at 08:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorWhisper.cpp

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.1%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A vulnerability was detected in ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2. Affected is the function read_audio_data of the file /whisper.cpp/examples/common-whisper.cpp. The manipulation results in use after free. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (5)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?id.336193
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.336193
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?submit.703886

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-416CWE-119

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