Buffer overflow in Ggml Llama.cpp

CVE-2026-70638

llama.cpp builds b1886 through b7445 contain an integer overflow vulnerability in the LLaMA-Android JNI wrapper where the new_1batch() function multiplies sizeof(llama_seq_id) by an attacker-controlled n_seq_max parameter without overflow validation, causing heap buffer allocation to wrap and allocate insufficient memory. Attackers can exploit this by providing a crafted n_seq_max value through a malicious model file or JNI call to trigger heap corruption and achieve denial of service or arbitrary code execution on Android applications using the LLaMA-Android binding.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.002 (11.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-70638?
CVE-2026-70638 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ggml Llama.cpp, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-70638?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-70638 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.