CVE-2026-30987: 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
|
GitHubinternationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVpkg:github/internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Check your own hosts for these packages with threat-finder (opens in a new tab), our free open-source scanner.
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.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-fj57-gfhq-rjqr (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/618 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/638 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)