CVE-2026-21488: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.1.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade iccDEV and internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEV to 2.3.1.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InternationalColorConsortiumiccDEV | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubinternationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVpkg:github/internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-21488, European organizations should: 1) Immediately upgrade all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later to apply the official patch. 2) Conduct an inventory of software dependencies to identify applications that embed iccDEV and verify their versions. 3) Implement strict file validation and sandboxing for ICC profile processing to limit the impact of malformed profiles. 4) Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted ICC profiles or image files from unknown sources to reduce the likelihood of triggering the vulnerability. 5) Monitor application logs and system behavior for crashes or anomalies related to color profile processing. 6) Employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting abnormal memory usage or crashes in relevant applications. 7) Coordinate with software vendors to ensure timely updates and security patches for products incorporating iccDEV. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific vector and context of this vulnerability.
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read, Heap-based Buffer Overflow and Improper Null Termination through its CIccTagText::Read function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.