AI / ML CVE-2026-21869
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
llama.cpp is an inference of several LLM models in C/C++. In commits 55d4206c8 and prior, the n_discard parameter is parsed directly from JSON input in the llama.cpp server's completion endpoints without validation to ensure it's non-negative. When a negative value is supplied and the context fills up, llama_memory_seq_rm/add receives a reversed range and negative offset, causing out-of-bounds memory writes in the token evaluation loop. This deterministic memory corruption can crash the process or enable remote code execution (RCE). There is no fix at the time of publication.
AnalysisAI
Llama.cpp server endpoints fail to validate the n_discard parameter from JSON input, allowing negative values that trigger out-of-bounds memory writes when the context buffer fills. This memory corruption vulnerability affects LLM inference operations and can be exploited remotely without authentication to crash the service or achieve code execution; public exploit code exists and no patch is currently available.
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | llama.cpp server with completion endpoints enabled. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
| Remediation | Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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SUSE
Severity: HighShare
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