CVE-2026-31797: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium : upgrade to 2.3.1.5 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% 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:L/I:N/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 this vulnerability, organizations should upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.1.5 or later, where the issue is fixed. In environments where immediate patching is not feasible, implementing strict input validation and sanitization for TIFF files can reduce risk. Employing sandboxing or running image processing tools with least privilege can limit potential damage from exploitation. Monitoring and alerting for crashes or unusual behavior in applications using iccDEV can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, educating users about the risks of opening untrusted TIFF files and enforcing policies to avoid processing files from unknown sources will reduce exposure. Incorporating runtime protections such as AddressSanitizer during development and testing can help identify similar memory issues proactively.
Description
CVE-2026-31797 is a medium severity vulnerability in iccDEV, a library suite for ICC color profile management. Versions prior to 2.3.1.5 contain a heap out-of-bounds read in the CTiffImg::ReadLine() function when processing crafted TIFF images via iccApplyProfiles. This flaw can lead to memory disclosure or application crashes. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, with no privileges needed. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and availability but not integrity. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The issue is fixed in version 2.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-wh2p-cm3r-7hm3 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/656 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/659 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5 (opens in a new tab)