CVE-2026-31792: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · NULL Pointer Dereference
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 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: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
To mitigate CVE-2026-31792, organizations should immediately upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Until upgrading is possible, implement strict input validation and sanitization for ICC profiles before processing them with iccDEV. Restrict access to ICC profile processing components to trusted users and environments to reduce the risk of malicious profile injection. Employ application-level sandboxing or containerization to isolate the color management processes, limiting the impact of potential crashes. Monitor logs and application behavior for signs of crashes or abnormal terminations related to ICC profile parsing. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted ICC profiles, especially in environments where user interaction is required. If feasible, implement file integrity checks or digital signatures on ICC profiles to ensure authenticity. Finally, coordinate with software vendors and update dependent applications that incorporate iccDEV to ensure they include the patched library version.
Description
CVE-2026-31792 is a high-severity vulnerability in iccDEV, a library used for ICC color profile management. The flaw is a NULL pointer dereference in the CIccTagXmlStruct::ParseTag() function, which can cause a segmentation fault leading to denial of service. This affects all iccDEV versions prior to 2.3.1.5. Exploitation requires user interaction and local access, as the attack vector is local with low attack complexity and no privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to potential crashes and memory corruption. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The issue is fixed in version 2.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-j3mh-rjg5-8gw7 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/633 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/639 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)