CVE-2026-21507
iccDEV is Vulnerable to Denial of Service via Infinite Loop in CalcProfileID()
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1 and below have an infinite loop in the IccProfile.cpp function, CalcProfileID. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 6, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 12, 2026, 9:04 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 2.3.1.1.
- Apply the fix for the infinite loop.
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-2026-21507.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/3f3ce789d0d2b608c194ed172fa38943519dc198 | Patch |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/244 | Issue Tracking Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-hgp5-r8m9-8qpj | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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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) 2.3.1.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/3f3ce789d0d2b608c194ed172fa38943519dc198 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/244 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-hgp5-r8m9-8qpj Types: Patch, 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 and below have an infinite loop in the IccProfile.cpp function, CalcProfileID. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/3f3ce789d0d2b608c194ed172fa38943519dc198 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/244 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-hgp5-r8m9-8qpj