CVE-2026-10298 MEDIUM

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

Vendor Ggml-Org
Product whisper.cpp
Weakness CWE-476
Published June 1, 2026
Last update June 2, 2026

CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS 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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 1, 2026 CVE published
June 2, 2026 Record updated