CVE-2026-21492
iccDEV ToneMap Writer has NULL Pointer Member Call
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a NULL pointer member call vulnerability. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 6, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 12, 2026, 6:30 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] |
Solution
- Update iccDEV library to version 2.3.1.2 or later.
- Rebuild applications using the updated library.
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-2026-21492.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/b200a629ada310137d6ae5c53fc9e6d91a4b0dae | Patch |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/e72361d215351cbac0002466c4f936e94d6a99e7 | Patch |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/394 | Issue Tracking Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/401 | Patch |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xpq3-v3jj-mgvx | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/394 | Issue Tracking Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 12, 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/b200a629ada310137d6ae5c53fc9e6d91a4b0dae Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/e72361d215351cbac0002466c4f936e94d6a99e7 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/394 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/401 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xpq3-v3jj-mgvx Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/394 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/394 -
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 that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a NULL pointer member call vulnerability. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added CWE CWE-252 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/b200a629ada310137d6ae5c53fc9e6d91a4b0dae Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/e72361d215351cbac0002466c4f936e94d6a99e7 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/394 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/401 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xpq3-v3jj-mgvx