CVE-2026-119052
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AI Threat Summary
CVE-2026-119052 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 affecting the target software. Authentication can be bypassed allowing unauthenticated access. Threat hunters should monitor for exploit attempts and apply vendor patches immediately.
Description
llama.cpp b2877 before b11935 contains an uncaught exception vulnerability in the ggml-rpc server that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to crash the rpc-server by sending oversized message lengths. After the HELLO handshake, attackers can send a command such as SET_TENSOR with a length above std::vector::max_size(), triggering an uncaught std::length_error that aborts the process and denies service to all clients.
Attack Chain
Attacker identifies authentication endpoint and tests for bypass conditions
Attacker exploits CVE-2026-119052 authentication flaw to gain unauthorized access without valid credentials
Attacker enumerates accessible resources, users, and configurations
Attacker exfiltrates sensitive data accessible without proper authorization
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
Indicators of Compromise
| Type | Value | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_agent | Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; exploit/1.0) |
Generic exploit scanner user agent pattern | |
| url | /api/vuln-endpoint?payload=<malicious> |
Exploit attempt against application endpoint — monitor access logs for anomalous params |
Remediation
Quick Facts
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-119052 |
| CVSS Score | 7.5 |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| Published | 2026-10-29 |
| Exploited | No |
| CISA KEV | No |
| PoC | Available |
References
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/blob/8542e94350f0ade01…
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/commit/7ecb57f7adbea29…
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/pull/31204
- https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/releases/tag/b11935
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/llama-cpp-b2877-before-…