CVE-2026-10298 ggml-org whisper.cpp ggml.c whisper_model_load null pointer dereference
A local attacker can cause a denial of service via null pointer dereference in whisper.cpp's model loading function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-10298?
CVE-2026-10298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in ggml-org whisper.cpp, published on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-10298?
How do I fix CVE-2026-10298?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-10298 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-10298 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-10298 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-10298, GHSA-jx42-8f9x-g57f, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-10298.