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CVE-2026-30985: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Classic Buffer Overflow

Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.5 soon.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 10 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
InternationalColorConsortiumiccDEVAffected
  • <2.3.1.5
Fixed in
  • 2.3.1.5
GitHubinternationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVpkg:github/internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVOther threatsAffected
  • <2.3.1.5
Fixed in
  • 2.3.1.5

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-30985, organizations should immediately upgrade all instances of the iccDEV library to version 2.3.1.5 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched. Software vendors embedding iccDEV should release updated versions of their products incorporating the fixed library. Additionally, organizations should audit their environments to identify all applications and systems that process ICC color profiles and verify the library versions in use. Implement strict input validation and sandboxing for any processes handling untrusted ICC profiles to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected crashes or memory corruption events in relevant applications. User awareness training should emphasize caution when opening or processing files from untrusted sources, particularly those involving color profiles or media assets. Network segmentation can reduce the risk of lateral movement if a system is compromised. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans tailored to address potential exploitation scenarios involving memory corruption vulnerabilities.

Description

CVE-2026-30985 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the iccDEV library, specifically in the CIccMatrixMath::SetRange() function prior to version 2.3.1.5. This vulnerability arises from improper bounds checking during buffer copy operations, leading to potential memory corruption, application crashes, or exploitation. The flaw requires local access and user interaction but no privileges, making exploitation moderately challenging. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. Organizations using iccDEV versions before 2.3.

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