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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-21674
iccDEV has a Memory Leak in its CIccProfileXml::ParseTag() Error Path
Description

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1 and below contain a memory leak vulnerability in its XML MPE Parsing Path (iccFromXml). This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 6, 2026, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 12, 2026, 9:02 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-21674 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Color iccdev
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update iccDEV libraries and tools to version 2.3.1.1 to fix a memory leak.
  • Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.1.
  • Verify the memory leak is resolved.
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-2026-21674.

URL Resource
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/d7028d8f558bb681efe2b85f02eb4ca374502cbb Patch
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/241 Issue Tracking Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xww6-v3vg-4qc7 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/241 Issue Tracking Exploit Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-21674 vulnerability over time.

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.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    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/d7028d8f558bb681efe2b85f02eb4ca374502cbb Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/241 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xww6-v3vg-4qc7 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/241 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/241
  • 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 contain a memory leak vulnerability in its XML MPE Parsing Path (iccFromXml). This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Added CWE CWE-401
    Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/d7028d8f558bb681efe2b85f02eb4ca374502cbb
    Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/241
    Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xww6-v3vg-4qc7
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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