CVE-2026-31795: 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, 11:52 UTC
- 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: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 30 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 this vulnerability, organizations should immediately update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later, where the buffer overflow has been fixed. In addition to patching, developers integrating iccDEV should implement strict input validation and bounds checking when handling ICC color profiles to prevent malformed data from triggering buffer overflows. Employing runtime protections such as stack canaries, Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), and Data Execution Prevention (DEP) can reduce exploitation risk. Restricting local access to trusted users and minimizing user interaction with vulnerable components can further lower exposure. Regularly auditing and monitoring applications that use iccDEV for anomalous behavior or crashes can help detect exploitation attempts early. Finally, educating users about the risks of interacting with untrusted files or applications that process ICC profiles is advisable.
Description
CVE-2026-31795 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 CIccXform3DLut::Apply() function, where input size is not properly checked before copying data, leading to potential stack memory corruption or application crashes. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction but does not require privileges. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS score of 7.8. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. Organizations using iccDEV for ICC color profile management should update to version 2.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-wh5x-j6pq-pr3c (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/649 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/655 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)