CVE-2026-21679
iccDEV has heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in CIccLocalizedUnicode::GetText()
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 in CIccLocalizedUnicode::GetText(). 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, 9:34 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] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-21679 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2026-21679.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/2eb25ab95f0db7664ec3850390b6f89e302e7039 | Patch |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/328 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/329 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h4wg-473g-p5wc | Third Party Advisory |
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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. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/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/2eb25ab95f0db7664ec3850390b6f89e302e7039 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/328 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/329 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h4wg-473g-p5wc 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 in CIccLocalizedUnicode::GetText(). This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/2eb25ab95f0db7664ec3850390b6f89e302e7039 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/328 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/329 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h4wg-473g-p5wc