CVE-2026-21492: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Unchecked Return Value
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% 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:N/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
The definitive mitigation is to upgrade all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later, which contains the patch addressing the unchecked return value and NULL pointer dereference. Organizations should conduct an inventory of software dependencies to identify any applications or tools that incorporate iccDEV and verify their versions. Where direct upgrades are not immediately feasible, implement strict validation and sanitization of ICC profiles before processing, restricting the acceptance of profiles from untrusted sources. Additionally, apply application-level monitoring to detect crashes or abnormal behavior related to ICC profile handling. Security teams should educate users about the risks of opening or processing untrusted ICC profiles and enforce least privilege principles to limit local access where possible. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from any denial of service incidents caused by this vulnerability.
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. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a NULL pointer member call vulnerability. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xpq3-v3jj-mgvx (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/394 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/401 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/b200a629ada310137d6ae5c53fc9e6d91a4b0dae (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/e72361d215351cbac0002466c4f936e94d6a99e7 (opens in a new tab)