CVE-2026-25502: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% 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:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Feb 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 2026-10-25.
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 upgrade all iccDEV library instances to version 2.3.1.2 or later to apply the official patch. 2. Implement strict validation and sanitization of ICC profiles before processing, rejecting any malformed or suspicious profiles. 3. Restrict user privileges on systems processing ICC profiles to the minimum necessary, reducing the impact of potential exploitation. 4. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted ICC profiles or files containing them, emphasizing caution with files from unknown sources. 5. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions that can detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Monitor logs and system behavior for signs of exploitation, such as crashes or unexpected code execution related to color management tools. 7. For environments with high exposure, consider sandboxing ICC profile processing to isolate potential attacks. 8. Coordinate with software vendors and supply chain partners to ensure all components using iccDEV are updated and secure.
Description
CVE-2026-25502 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the icFixXml() function of the iccDEV library, used for handling ICC color profiles. It affects versions prior to 2.3.1.2 and can be triggered by processing specially crafted NamedColor2 tags in malformed ICC profiles. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction but can lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently in the wild. European organizations using iccDEV in image processing or color management workflows should prioritize updating to version 2.3.1.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-c2qq-jf7w-rm27 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/537 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/545 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/be5d7ec5cc137c084c08006aee8cd3ed378c7ac2 (opens in a new tab)