ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2 ggml/src/ggml.c whisper_model_load null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function whisper_model_load of the file ggml/src/ggml.c. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-10298. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.8.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function whisper_model_load of the file ggml/src/ggml.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-10298. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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 318330 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-10298), 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 databases at Tenable (318330) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-33831). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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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: 318330
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-10298

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/31/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3807
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-10298 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-10298
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367591
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/31/2026 20:09
Updated: 06/03/2026 15:32
Changes: 05/31/2026 20:09 (57), 06/02/2026 03:09 (1), 06/03/2026 15:32 (2)
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Submitter: m00dy
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #826910: ggml-org whisper.cpp ≤ 1.8.2 (confirmed on HEAD as of 2026-05-12) NULL Pointer Dereference (by m00dy)

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