CVE-2026-30982: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium : upgrade to 2.3.1.5 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% 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:L/I:N/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 30 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
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should upgrade all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later, where the heap out-of-bounds read has been fixed. For environments where immediate upgrading is not feasible, consider restricting local user access to applications that utilize iccDEV to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of exploitation. Implement application-level sandboxing or containerization to limit the impact of potential crashes. Monitor logs and application behavior for unexpected crashes or memory leaks related to color profile processing. Additionally, conduct code audits or static analysis on custom software integrating iccDEV to ensure proper handling of ICC profiles and to detect any unsafe memory operations. Employ endpoint protection solutions that can detect anomalous behavior or crashes caused by memory corruption. Finally, educate users about the risk of interacting with untrusted files or applications that may trigger this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-30982 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the InternationalColorConsortium's iccDEV library versions prior to 2.3.1.5. The flaw exists in the function CIccPcsXform::pushXYZConvert(), where a heap out-of-bounds read can cause application crashes and potentially leak memory contents. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, with no privileges needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and availability but not integrity, and no known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-7ww3-h4w6-x5hf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/625 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/632 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)