ggml-org whisper.cpp 95ea8f9b ggml/src/ggml.c ggml_ftype_to_ggml_type ftype assertion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ggml-org whisper.cpp 95ea8f9b. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ggml_ftype_to_ggml_type of the file ggml/src/ggml.c. This manipulation of the argument ftype causes assertion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-17513. 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 classified as problematic was found in ggml-org whisper.cpp 95ea8f9b. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ggml_ftype_to_ggml_type of the file ggml/src/ggml.c. The manipulation of the argument ftype with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. 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-2026-17513. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and also a exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

07/27/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3924
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-17513 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-17513
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-383383
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/27/2026 09:14
Changes: 07/27/2026 09:14 (57)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: m00dy
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #799055: ggml-org whisper.cpp commit 95ea8f9b Reachable Assertion (by m00dy)

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