CVE-2026-21490: 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 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% 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 2026-10-25.
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
1. Immediately update all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later to apply the official patch that fixes the heap buffer overflow. 2. Conduct an inventory of software and systems that utilize iccDEV libraries, including third-party imaging, printing, and color management applications, to identify vulnerable versions. 3. Implement strict controls on the processing of ICC profiles from untrusted sources, including scanning and validation before use. 4. Educate users about the risks of opening or importing ICC profiles from unknown or unverified origins to reduce the chance of triggering the vulnerability. 5. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing for software that handles ICC profiles to contain potential crashes or exploitation attempts. 6. Monitor system and application logs for abnormal crashes or memory errors related to color profile processing. 7. Coordinate with software vendors and service providers to ensure they have applied the patch and follow secure development practices for ICC profile handling. 8. Consider network segmentation and access controls to limit local access required for exploitation, reducing the attack surface.
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. A vulnerability present in versions prior to 2.3.1.2 affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. It results in heap buffer overflow in `CIccTagLut16::Validate()`. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-9q9c-699q-xr2q (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/397 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/7c2cb719a9de1c00844e457e070d657314383ee3 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/e91fe722ac54ce497d410153e7405090e0565d7b (opens in a new tab)