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CVE-2025-52566

Ggml Llama.cpp buffer overflow

8.6 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.36%
  1. Published24 Jun 2025

Description

llama.cpp is an inference of several LLM models in C/C++. Prior to version b5721, there is a signed vs. unsigned integer overflow in llama.cpp's tokenizer implementation (llama_vocab::tokenize) (src/llama-vocab.cpp:3036) resulting in unintended behavior in tokens copying size comparison. Allowing heap-overflowing llama.cpp inferencing engine with carefully manipulated text input during tokenization process. This issue has been patched in version b5721.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ggml Llama.cpp< b5721

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-52566 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-52566 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.36%.

How severe is CVE-2025-52566?

CVE-2025-52566 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-52566?

Affected products include Ggml Llama.cpp.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52566?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ggml Llama.cpp b5721 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.