CVE-2026-31796: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Heap-based 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
- Upgrade all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later immediately to apply the official patch.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all ICC profile XML data before processing, especially if profiles originate from untrusted or external sources.
- Employ application sandboxing or containerization to limit the impact of potential exploitation by isolating the vulnerable component.
- Monitor and restrict local user access to systems processing ICC profiles to reduce the risk of malicious profile introduction.
- Use runtime protection tools such as heap protection mechanisms (e.g., ASLR, DEP) to mitigate exploitation attempts.
- Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of custom integrations using iccDEV to identify and remediate unsafe usage patterns.
- Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted ICC profiles and enforce policies to avoid processing profiles from unknown sources.
Description
CVE-2026-31796 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the icCurvesFromXml() function of the iccDEV library, used for ICC color profile management. Versions prior to 2.3.1.5 are affected, allowing an attacker with local access and user interaction to trigger heap memory corruption, potentially leading to application crashes or arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability requires the victim to process a crafted ICC profile XML data, and no privileges are needed to exploit it. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high. The issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-mv6h-vpcg-pwfx (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/651 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/658 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)