CVE-2026-17512: Out-of-Bounds Read in ggml-org whisper.cpp
A vulnerability has been found in ggml-org whisper.cpp 1.8.4-58. This impacts the function log_mel_spectrogram of the file src/whisper.cpp. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. The attack needs to be performed locally. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ggml-org whisper.cpp 1.8.4-58 affects the log_mel_spectrogram function, allowing an attacker with local access to cause an out-of-bounds read. This could lead to information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score, indicating a moderate impact with low attack complexity and privileges required. No official patch or fix is currently available, though a pull request addressing the issue is pending acceptance.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially exposing sensitive data or causing application crashes. There is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction required. The impact is limited by the need for local access and the nature of the out-of-bounds read.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix is currently available. A pull request to fix the vulnerability is pending acceptance. Until a patch is released, users should restrict local access to trusted users only. Monitor the vendor's repository or advisories for the acceptance and release of the fix.
CVE-2026-17512: Out-of-Bounds Read in ggml-org whisper.cpp
Description
A vulnerability has been found in ggml-org whisper.cpp 1.8.4-58. This impacts the function log_mel_spectrogram of the file src/whisper.cpp. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. The attack needs to be performed locally. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
ggml-org
whisper.cpp
cpe:2.3:a:ggml-org:whisper.cpp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ggml-org whisper.cpp 1.8.4-58 affects the log_mel_spectrogram function, allowing an attacker with local access to cause an out-of-bounds read. This could lead to information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score, indicating a moderate impact with low attack complexity and privileges required. No official patch or fix is currently available, though a pull request addressing the issue is pending acceptance.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially exposing sensitive data or causing application crashes. There is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction required. The impact is limited by the need for local access and the nature of the out-of-bounds read.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix is currently available. A pull request to fix the vulnerability is pending acceptance. Until a patch is released, users should restrict local access to trusted users only. Monitor the vendor's repository or advisories for the acceptance and release of the fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T07:09:40.586Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6751309c2644c7f809e9cb
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 12:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:32:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:52 UTC
Views: 105
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