CVE-2026-10298

ggml-org whisper.cpp ggml.c whisper_model_load null pointer dereference

LOW
3.3
CVSS Score
Published: June 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM UTC
Updated: July 22, 2026 at 06:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorWhisper.cpp

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Severity
LOW3.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.1%
SSVC
PoC

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

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 (6)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10298
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/826910
ExploitIssue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp/issues/3807

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

3.3LOWVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-476CWE-404

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