CVE-2026-30978: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Use After Free
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.5 soon.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.1.5
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 10 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade iccDEV and internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEV to 2.3.1.5.
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 iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later immediately to apply the official patch that fixes the use-after-free vulnerability.
- Restrict local access to systems running iccDEV to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of exploitation requiring user interaction.
- Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection to detect and block anomalous behavior related to iccDEV processes.
- Conduct regular code audits and memory safety testing on software components that integrate iccDEV to identify similar vulnerabilities proactively.
- Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted files or applications that may trigger the vulnerability.
- Monitor system logs and application crash reports for signs of exploitation attempts or instability related to iccDEV.
- In environments where upgrading is delayed, consider sandboxing or isolating applications using iccDEV to limit potential damage from exploitation.
Description
CVE-2026-30978 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the InternationalColorConsortium's iccDEV library versions prior to 2.3.1.5. The flaw exists in the CIccCmm::AddXform() function, where a heap-use-after-free leads to invalid virtual pointer dereference and application crash. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction but no privileges. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS score of 7.8. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The issue is fixed in version 2.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-97mf-f6r7-q9q4 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/612 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/616 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)