CVE-2026-21485
iccDEV Undefined Behavior (UB) and Out of Memory in CIccProfile::LoadTag()
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are prone to have Undefined Behavior (UB) and Out of Memory errors. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 6, 2026, 4:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 14, 2026, 6:45 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2.
- Apply any available security patches for iccDEV.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-21485.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/c136aac51d25cbb4d9db63f071edad4f088843df | Patch |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-chp2-4gv5-2432 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:color:iccdev:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.3.1.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/c136aac51d25cbb4d9db63f071edad4f088843df Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-chp2-4gv5-2432 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are prone to have Undefined Behavior (UB) and Out of Memory errors. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added CWE CWE-125 Added CWE CWE-787 Added CWE CWE-190 Added CWE CWE-476 Added CWE CWE-400 Added CWE CWE-1284 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/c136aac51d25cbb4d9db63f071edad4f088843df Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-chp2-4gv5-2432