CVE-2026-25582: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.3 soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 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 2.3.1.3
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 4 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 2.3.1.3.
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
European organizations should immediately update all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.3 or later to eliminate the vulnerability. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization for all XML data used in ICC profile creation or modification workflows to prevent malformed inputs from reaching vulnerable code paths. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques for tools processing ICC profiles to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of custom integrations involving iccDEV to identify and remediate unsafe handling of color profile data. Train users to recognize and avoid processing untrusted or suspicious ICC profile files, especially those received from external sources. Monitor systems for unusual behavior or crashes related to ICC profile processing, which could indicate exploitation attempts. Finally, maintain an up-to-date inventory of software dependencies to ensure timely application of security patches.
Description
CVE-2026-25582 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the iccDEV library used for ICC color profile manipulation. It occurs in the CIccIO::WriteUInt16Float() function when converting malformed XML to ICC profiles via the iccFromXml tool. The flaw affects versions prior to 2.3.1.3 and requires user interaction to trigger. Exploitation can lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including potential remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 (high severity) and has been patched in version 2.3.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-46hq-fphp-jggf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/559 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/561 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/b5e5dd238f609ec1a4efb25674e7fa4bd29d894a (opens in a new tab)