CVE-2026-24852: 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, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% 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 28 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
The primary mitigation is to upgrade all instances of the iccDEV library to version 2.3.1.2 or later, where the heap buffer overflow is fixed. Organizations should perform an inventory of software and systems that utilize iccDEV for ICC profile processing and ensure timely patching. Since no workarounds exist, restricting user input that can influence ICC profile data may reduce exposure but is not a complete solution. Implementing strict input validation and sanitization for ICC profiles before processing can help prevent malformed or malicious profiles from triggering the vulnerability. Monitoring application logs for crashes or unusual behavior related to ICC profile handling can aid in early detection. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege to applications using iccDEV limits potential impact. Security teams should also educate users about the risks of opening untrusted files containing ICC profiles to reduce user interaction exploitation vectors.
Description
CVE-2026-24852 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the InternationalColorConsortium's iccDEV library prior to version 2.3.1.2. The flaw arises when the strlen() function reads a non-null-terminated buffer, potentially causing heap memory over-read, application crashes, and leakage of heap contents. This vulnerability affects applications processing ICC color profiles using vulnerable iccDEV versions. Exploitation requires user interaction and local access, with no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1 (medium severity), impacting availability and confidentiality but not integrity. The issue is fixed in version 2.