CVE-2026-75090: Out-of-Bounds Read in EricLBuehler Mistral.rs
CVE-2026-75090 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the EricLBuehler Mistral.rs library up to version 0.8.22. The flaw exists in the convert_gguf_to_hf_tokenizer function of the GGUF Tokenizer component and involves manipulation of eos_token_id, bos_token_id, or unknown_token_id arguments. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and public exploit code is available. Upgrading to version 0.8.23 resolves the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-75090 affects the EricLBuehler Mistral.rs project, specifically versions up to and including 0.8.22. It is located in the convert_gguf_to_hf_tokenizer function within the mistralrs-core/src/gguf/gguf_tokenizer.rs file. The issue arises from improper handling of the eos_token_id, bos_token_id, and unknown_token_id arguments, leading to an out-of-bounds read condition. This flaw can be triggered remotely without privileges or user interaction, and public exploit code exists. The vulnerability is fixed in version 0.8.23, with the patch identified by commit cd5297e2ea5cb27c790bdcf2f3c2f1064a81d55e.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely trigger an out-of-bounds read in the GGUF Tokenizer component by manipulating specific token ID arguments. This may lead to information disclosure or application instability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and limited impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade EricLBuehler Mistral.rs to version 0.8.23 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-75090: Out-of-Bounds Read in EricLBuehler Mistral.rs
Description
CVE-2026-75090 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the EricLBuehler Mistral.rs library up to version 0.8.22. The flaw exists in the convert_gguf_to_hf_tokenizer function of the GGUF Tokenizer component and involves manipulation of eos_token_id, bos_token_id, or unknown_token_id arguments. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and public exploit code is available. Upgrading to version 0.8.23 resolves the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:cargo/github/EricLBuehler/mistral.rscpe:2.3:a:ericlbuehler:mistral.rs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-75090 affects the EricLBuehler Mistral.rs project, specifically versions up to and including 0.8.22. It is located in the convert_gguf_to_hf_tokenizer function within the mistralrs-core/src/gguf/gguf_tokenizer.rs file. The issue arises from improper handling of the eos_token_id, bos_token_id, and unknown_token_id arguments, leading to an out-of-bounds read condition. This flaw can be triggered remotely without privileges or user interaction, and public exploit code exists. The vulnerability is fixed in version 0.8.23, with the patch identified by commit cd5297e2ea5cb27c790bdcf2f3c2f1064a81d55e.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely trigger an out-of-bounds read in the GGUF Tokenizer component by manipulating specific token ID arguments. This may lead to information disclosure or application instability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and limited impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade EricLBuehler Mistral.rs to version 0.8.23 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-17T16:35:41.582Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a83bbd9bf8831d539fd23f5
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 01:56:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 02:16:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 02:16:12 UTC
Views: 5
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