CVE-2026-10298CWE-404CWE-476

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

Medium · published June 1, 2026

CVSS v4.0
4.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
1.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
4.8 · MEDIUM
Vector
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
EPSS
0.00112 · 1.3th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-404 · Improper Resource Shutdown or Release; CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference
Published
2026-06-01T22:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUN 22:30Z
    ggml-org whisper.cpp ggml.c whisper_model_load null pointer dereference
    cvelistv5