CVE-2026-21676: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.1 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.1.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade iccDEV and internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEV to 2.3.1.1.
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. Immediate upgrade to iccDEV version 2.3.1.1 or later to apply the official patch fixing the heap-based buffer overflow. 2. Implement strict validation and sanitization of ICC profiles before processing, especially those received from untrusted or external sources. 3. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing for software that processes ICC profiles to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 4. Use runtime memory protection mechanisms such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), Data Execution Prevention (DEP), and stack canaries to mitigate exploitation attempts. 5. Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files containing ICC profiles, emphasizing cautious handling of email attachments and downloads. 6. Monitor network and endpoint logs for unusual activity related to color management tools or unexpected crashes that could indicate exploitation attempts. 7. For organizations developing software that integrates iccDEV, conduct thorough code reviews and fuzz testing focused on ICC profile parsing to detect similar vulnerabilities early. 8. Maintain an incident response plan that includes procedures for handling potential exploitation of this vulnerability.
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1 and below have a Heap-based Buffer Overflow in its CIccMBB::Validate function which checks tag data validity. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-j5vv-p2hv-c392 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/215 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/e4c38a67d06073b38d58580b0cfc78ca61005f84 (opens in a new tab)