ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2 common-whisper.cpp read_audio_data use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function read_audio_data of the file /whisper.cpp/examples/common-whisper.cpp. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-14569. The attack requires local access. In addition, an exploit is available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function read_audio_data of the file /whisper.cpp/examples/common-whisper.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented by repro as 3501. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-14569. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 306183 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-14569), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (306183). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 306183
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-14569

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/12/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/14/2026 +123 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3501
Researcher: repro
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-14569 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14569
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336193
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 12:32
Updated: 04/14/2026 05:40
Changes: 12/12/2025 12:32 (58), 12/13/2025 13:00 (30), 04/14/2026 05:40 (2)
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Submitter: Oneafter
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #703886: ggerganov whisper.cpp v1.8.2 Free of Memory not on the Heap (by Oneafter)

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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