CVE-2026-65315: Ollama Remote Denial of Service via Attacker-Controlled Allocation in GGUF Metadata Parser
Ollama (HEAD f0078ae) contains an uncontrolled memory allocation vulnerability in the GGUF metadata parser that allows remote attackers to crash the server by supplying a crafted GGUF file with attacker-controlled length and count fields in string lengths, tensor dimension counts, and metadata array counts that are used as allocation sizes without validation against remaining file size. Attackers can upload a sub-1KB crafted GGUF file via the blob upload and model create or pull API endpoints to trigger unrecoverable Go runtime out-of-memory fatal errors or makeslice panics that bypass recovery middleware and crash the entire server process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-65315?
CVE-2026-65315 has a severity rating of high, specifically 7.5 on the CVSS scale.
How does CVE-2026-65315 affect systems?
CVE-2026-65315 allows remote attackers to crash the server by providing a specially crafted GGUF file.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2026-65315?
CVE-2026-65315 is caused by uncontrolled memory allocation in the GGUF metadata parser of the Ollama software.
What software is impacted by CVE-2026-65315?
CVE-2026-65315 impacts the Ollama software, specifically the HEAD f0078ae version.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2026-65315?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2026-65315, ensure that you apply updates or patches from the Ollama team that address this vulnerability.