CVE-2026-21491: 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, 09:16 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 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
1. Apply the official patch by upgrading iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later as soon as possible to eliminate the vulnerability. 2. Implement strict validation and sanitization of ICC profiles before processing them, especially those received from untrusted or external sources. 3. Restrict local user permissions to limit the ability to execute or process untrusted ICC profiles, reducing the risk of exploitation. 4. Educate users about the risks of opening files from unknown or suspicious sources, particularly those containing ICC profiles embedded in images or documents. 5. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing for software that processes ICC profiles to contain potential crashes and prevent escalation. 6. Monitor logs and system behavior for signs of crashes or abnormal activity related to ICC profile processing. 7. For organizations with automated workflows, implement integrity checks on ICC profiles and consider isolating processing environments to minimize impact.
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 unicode buffer overflow in `CIccTagTextDescription`. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-4pv4-4x2x-6j88 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/396 (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)