# CVE-2026-10298: ggml-org whisper.cpp ggml.c whisper\_model\_load null pointer dereference

- Severity: CVSS 4.8 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2026-06-01 · Updated: 2026-06-02

## Affected

- ggml-org whisper.cpp: 1.8.0, 1.8.1, 1.8.2

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on ggml-org whisper.cpp, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/367591/cti
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10298
- https://vuldb.com/submit/826910
- https://github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp/issues/3807
- https://github.com/ggml-org/whisper.cpp/

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