CVE-2026-110810 ggml-org whisper.cpp Model Loader whisper_model_load out-of-bounds
A local attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds read in whisper.cpp's model loader, potentially causing crashes or leaking memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-110810?
CVE-2026-110810 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in ggml-org whisper.cpp, published on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was detected in ggml-org whisper.cpp up to 1.9.4. This affects the function whisper_model_load of the file src/whisper.cpp of the component Model Loader. Performing a manipulation of the argument ttype results in out-of-bounds read. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.5 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is named 60c0be6ac8fa71b1a2ae2dd938a31a34a508e774. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-110810?
How do I fix CVE-2026-110810?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-110810 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-110810 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-110810, GHSA-v488-xqq5-cf9f, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-110810.