CVE-2026-21498
NULL Pointer Dereference in iccDEV XML Calculator Parser
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.2, iccDEV is vulnerable to NULL pointer dereference via the XML calculator parser. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 7, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 9, 2026, 9:59 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 |
Solution
- Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2.
- Apply the latest security patches for iccDEV.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-21498 has a 1 public
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-476 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/75f124f40ba45491211cb4b67f0e05b7c7d59553 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/bdfa31940726aaabb0a6f19194d9062ba0598959 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/375 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/404 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-6822-qvxq-m736 Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 07, 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 ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.2, iccDEV is vulnerable to NULL pointer dereference via the XML calculator parser. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added CWE CWE-476 Added CWE CWE-252 Added CWE CWE-690 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/75f124f40ba45491211cb4b67f0e05b7c7d59553 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/bdfa31940726aaabb0a6f19194d9062ba0598959 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/375 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/404 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-6822-qvxq-m736