PatchTheCVECVE-2026-70639: llama.cpp builds b1886 through b7445 contain a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the LLaMA-Android JNI
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Routine
MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE
CVE-2026-70639 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting llama.cpp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
llama.cpp builds b1886 through b7445 contain a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the LLaMA-Android JNI wrapper where the bench_1model() function fails to validate the model context pointer before dereferencing it. Attackers can supply a malicious, corrupt, or truncated model file to trigger a null context condition, causing a SIGSEGV crash that terminates the Android application process and results in denial of service.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-476 |
| Published | 2026-08-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
ggml llama.cpp UPGRADE
Affected: >= b1886 and <= b7445
Fixed in: newer than b7445
Safe to downgrade to: a release before b1886
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy llama.cpp || rpm -q llama.cpp || llama.cpp --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than b7445 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade llama.cpp
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade llama.cpp
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before b1886 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison llama.cpp
sudo apt install llama.cpp=<VERSION_BEFORE_b1886>
sudo apt-mark hold llama.cpp
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list llama.cpp
sudo dnf downgrade llama.cpp-<VERSION_BEFORE_b1886>
sudo dnf versionlock add llama.cpp
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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