CVE-2026-30986: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 2.3.1.5 when convenient.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% 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:N/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 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
To mitigate CVE-2026-30986, organizations should promptly update the iccDEV library to version 2.3.1.5 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. For environments where immediate patching is not feasible, restrict local user permissions to prevent untrusted users from executing or processing ICC profiles with vulnerable software. Implement input validation and scanning of ICC profiles before processing to detect malformed or suspicious profiles. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to isolate processes handling ICC profiles, limiting the impact of potential crashes. Monitor application logs for abnormal terminations or crashes related to color profile processing. Additionally, educate users about the risks of opening untrusted ICC profiles and enforce policies to avoid processing profiles from unknown sources. Regularly review and update software dependencies to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed timely.
Description
CVE-2026-30986 is a medium severity vulnerability in the InternationalColorConsortium's iccDEV library prior to version 2.3.1.5. It involves a heap-based buffer overflow write in the CIccMatrixMath::SetRange() function, which can cause memory corruption or application crashes. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to exploit, with no impact on confidentiality or integrity but can affect availability. No known exploits are currently in the wild. The issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-w3g9-rmvh-49gh (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/620 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/637 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)