CVE-2026-25583: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Memory 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 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 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 26 Oct 2026.
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
- Upgrade all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.3 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
- Implement strict validation and sanitization of ICC profile files before processing, rejecting malformed or suspicious profiles.
- Limit user permissions and restrict the ability to open or process ICC profiles to trusted users and applications only.
- Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing for software that handles ICC profiles to contain potential exploitation.
- Educate users on the risks of opening untrusted image or color profile files, especially from unknown sources.
- Monitor systems for unusual behavior or crashes related to ICC profile processing.
- Integrate vulnerability scanning and patch management processes to ensure timely updates of iccDEV and dependent software.
- Consider network segmentation to isolate systems that process ICC profiles from critical infrastructure.
Description
CVE-2026-25583 is a high-severity heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the iccDEV library, used for handling ICC color profiles. It occurs in the CIccFileIO::Read8() function when processing malformed ICC profile files due to an unchecked fread operation, leading to improper memory bounds restriction. The flaw affects versions prior to 2.3.1.3 and can be triggered by a local attacker with limited privileges and user interaction. Exploitation could result in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits are currently in the wild, but the vulnerability has been patched in version 2.3.1.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-5ffg-r52h-fgw3 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/558 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/562 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/8a6df2d8dac1e971a18be66fa36e3a0d6584f919 (opens in a new tab)