Out-of-Bounds Affecting whisper.cpp package, versions <1.9.5+dfsg-1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
low
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.12% (2nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-WHISPERCPP-21104714
  • published16 Oct 2026
  • disclosed15 Oct 2026

Introduced: 15 Oct 2026

NewCVE-2026-110810  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-119  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable whisper.cpp to version 1.9.5+dfsg-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream whisper.cpp package and not the whisper.cpp package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Base Scores

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