CVE-2026-21493: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Reliance on Data/Memory Layout
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.6 Medium : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% 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:L/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 primary mitigation is to upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Organizations should audit all software and systems that incorporate iccDEV to ensure they are not using vulnerable versions. For software vendors, integrating the patched library and releasing updates promptly is critical. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for ICC profiles, especially those originating from untrusted sources, to reduce the risk of malformed data triggering the vulnerability. Employ sandboxing or process isolation techniques for applications that handle ICC profiles to contain potential crashes and prevent escalation. Monitoring and logging of application crashes related to color profile processing can help detect exploitation attempts. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted or unsolicited ICC profiles and encourage cautious handling of external media. Finally, consider deploying endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior related to memory corruption or application instability.
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 Type Confusion in its CIccSingleSampledeCurveXml class during XML Curve Serialization. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-p85g-f9q7-jmjx (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/358 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/7ff76d1471077172f9659de8d9536443eac7c48f (opens in a new tab)