CVE-2026-30983: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Classic Buffer Overflow
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 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% 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
Organizations should immediately upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Until patching is possible, implement strict input validation and sanitization of ICC profiles before processing to prevent malicious payloads from triggering the overflow. Limit local user privileges to reduce the impact of potential exploitation and monitor systems for unusual crashes or behavior related to color profile handling. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous memory corruption attempts. Additionally, educate users about the risks of opening untrusted or unsolicited files that may contain malicious ICC profiles. For developers, replace unsafe string functions like strcpy with safer alternatives that enforce bounds checking, such as strncpy or strlcpy, and conduct thorough code audits for similar vulnerabilities.
Description
CVE-2026-30983 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the InternationalColorConsortium's iccDEV library versions prior to 2.3.1.5. The flaw exists in the icFixXml() function, which uses an unsafe strcpy call without verifying input size, leading to potential stack memory corruption or crashes. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, but no privileges are needed. Successful exploitation could result in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of affected systems. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to applications relying on iccDEV for ICC color profile management. The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.3.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h3ph-mwq5-3883 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/624 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/634 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)