CVE-2026-21678
iccDEV has heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability on IccTagXml()
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 heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in IccTagXml(). This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 7, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 13, 2026, 9 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2.
- Apply the latest security patches for iccDEV.
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-2026-21678.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/c6c0f1cf45b48db94266132ccda5280a1a33569d | Patch |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/55 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/219 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-9rp2-4c6g-hppf | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 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/c6c0f1cf45b48db94266132ccda5280a1a33569d Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/55 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/219 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-9rp2-4c6g-hppf 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 heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in IccTagXml(). 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:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added CWE CWE-125 Added CWE CWE-787 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/c6c0f1cf45b48db94266132ccda5280a1a33569d Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/55 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/219 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-9rp2-4c6g-hppf