ggml-org llama.cpp bec4772f6 ggml-RPC Server ggml-rpc.cpp graph_compute null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ggml-org llama.cpp bec4772f6. This impacts the function rpc_server::graph_compute of the file ggml/src/ggml-rpc/ggml-rpc.cpp of the component ggml-RPC Server. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-78148. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ggml-org llama.cpp bec4772f6. This issue affects the function rpc_server::graph_compute of the file ggml/src/ggml-rpc/ggml-rpc.cpp of the component ggml-RPC Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-78148. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.

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: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

08/23/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 25299
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2026-78148 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-78148
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-394535

Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2026 08:44
Changes: 08/23/2026 08:44 (56)
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Submitter: m00dy
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #882535: ggml-org llama.cpp master bec4772f6 Denial of Service (by m00dy)

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