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CVE-2026-30987: 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, 06:59 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 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: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 29 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

Organizations should immediately upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later to apply the official patch that fixes the buffer overflow. Until upgrading is possible, restrict local user access to systems running vulnerable versions and implement strict controls on the handling and opening of ICC color profiles, especially those received from untrusted sources. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of software processing ICC profiles. Conduct code audits and fuzz testing on custom or third-party software that integrates iccDEV to identify and remediate similar memory safety issues. Additionally, monitor logs for abnormal crashes or memory corruption events related to color profile processing. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious image files that may contain malicious ICC profiles. Finally, maintain up-to-date endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting exploitation attempts targeting buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Description

CVE-2026-30987 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 CIccTagNum<>::GetValues() function, where input size is not properly checked before copying data to a stack buffer, leading to potential stack memory corruption or application crashes. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, but no privileges are needed. 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. The vulnerability affects software that processes ICC color profiles, which are widely used in imaging, printing, and color management applications. Organizations relying on iccDEV for color profile handling should upgrade to version 2.

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