CVE-2026-21494: 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, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% 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 this vulnerability, European organizations should prioritize updating all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later, which contains the official patch. Software vendors and integrators should audit their products and dependencies to identify and remediate vulnerable iccDEV versions. Implement strict controls on the sources of ICC profiles, restricting the import or use of profiles from untrusted or unknown origins. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques for software that processes ICC profiles to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Educate users about the risks of opening unverified ICC profiles and enforce policies that minimize user interaction with potentially malicious files. Monitor application logs and system behavior for crashes or anomalies related to ICC profile processing. Since no workarounds exist, patching remains the most effective defense. Additionally, coordinate with software vendors for timely updates and security advisories.
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 `CIccTagLut8::Validate()`. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-hjxv-xr7w-84fc (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/398 (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)