CVE-2026-24406: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Improper Input Validation
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, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% 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 24 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
- Immediately upgrade all deployments of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
- Implement strict validation and sanitization of all ICC profiles before processing, especially those originating from untrusted or external sources.
- Employ application-layer controls to restrict the processing of ICC profiles to trusted workflows and users only.
- Monitor logs and application behavior for anomalies related to ICC profile handling, such as unexpected crashes or memory errors.
- Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted image files or documents containing embedded ICC profiles, emphasizing caution with unsolicited files.
- Where possible, isolate or sandbox applications that process ICC profiles to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
- Coordinate with software vendors and update any dependent applications or tools that bundle vulnerable versions of iccDEV.
- Conduct penetration testing and code audits focusing on color profile processing components to identify residual risks.
Description
iccDEV provides libraries and tools for interacting with, manipulating, and applying ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below have a Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in CIccTagNamedColor2::SetSize(). This occurs when user-controllable input is unsafely incorporated into ICC profile data or other structured binary blobs. Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to perform DoS, manipulate data, bypass application logic and Code Execution. This issue has been fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h9h3-45cm-j95f (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/480 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/90c71cba2c563b1f5dc84197f827540d1baaea67 (opens in a new tab)