Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp/
- https://github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp/issues/3807
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10298
- https://vuldb.com/submit/826910
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-10298?
CVE-2026-10298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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 pointe...
How severe is CVE-2026-10298?
CVE-2026-10298 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-10298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.