CVE-2026-22861: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Unchecked Return Value
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% 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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 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 2.3.1.2.
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. Immediately update all instances of the iccDEV library to version 2.3.1.2 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. 2. Audit and inventory all software and systems that process ICC profiles to identify those using vulnerable iccDEV versions. 3. Implement strict validation and sanitization of ICC profiles before processing, including rejecting profiles from untrusted or unknown sources. 4. Employ runtime memory protection mechanisms such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), Data Execution Prevention (DEP), and heap canaries to mitigate exploitation impact. 5. Use application whitelisting and sandboxing for software that handles ICC profiles to limit potential damage from exploitation. 6. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted documents or files containing ICC profiles, especially in email attachments or downloads. 7. Monitor network and endpoint logs for unusual activity related to ICC profile processing or crashes in related applications. 8. Coordinate with software vendors to ensure timely patch deployment and receive updates on any emerging exploit activity. 9. Consider implementing intrusion detection systems (IDS) tuned to detect anomalous behavior associated with ICC profile processing. 10. Maintain regular backups of critical systems and data to enable recovery in case of successful exploitation.
Description
CVE-2026-22861 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the iccDEV library versions prior to 2.3.1.2, specifically in the SIccCalcOp::Describe() function within IccProfLib/IccMpeCalc.cpp. This vulnerability arises from unchecked return values leading to improper memory handling when processing ICC color profiles. Exploitation requires no privileges but does require user interaction, such as opening a crafted ICC profile. Successful exploitation can result in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise, including potential remote code execution. The vulnerability affects any software or systems that utilize vulnerable versions of iccDEV for ICC profile processing. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the high CVSS score (8.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-vr49-3vf8-7j5h (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/475 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/476 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/fa9a364c01fc2e59eb2291e1f9b1c1359b7d5329 (opens in a new tab)