CVE-2026-21488
iccDEV has Out-of-bounds Read, Heap-based Buffer Overflow and Improper Null Termination
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read, Heap-based Buffer Overflow and Improper Null Termination through its CIccTagText::Read function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 6, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 14, 2026, 6:45 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2.
- Apply vendor-provided patches.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H 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/9daaccceb231c43db8cab312ee5bbe9d2aa6b153 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-4j2g-rvv4-86vg Types: Vendor Advisory -
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 vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read, Heap-based Buffer Overflow and Improper Null Termination through its CIccTagText::Read function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added CWE CWE-122 Added CWE CWE-170 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/9daaccceb231c43db8cab312ee5bbe9d2aa6b153 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-4j2g-rvv4-86vg