CVE-2026-27692
iccDEV has HBO in CIccTagTextDescription::Release()
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. In versions up to and including 2.3.1.4, heap-buffer-overflow read occurs during CIccTagTextDescription::Release() when strlen() reads past a heap buffer while parsing ICC profile XML text description tags, causing a crash. Commit 29d088840b962a7cdd35993dfabc2cb35a049847 fixes the issue. No known workarounds are available.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 25, 2026, 3:20 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 25, 2026, 3:22 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] |
Solution
- Update the library to a version including commit 29d088840b962a7cdd35993dfabc2cb35a049847.
- Apply the vendor-provided patch for the vulnerability.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. In versions up to and including 2.3.1.4, heap-buffer-overflow read occurs during CIccTagTextDescription::Release() when strlen() reads past a heap buffer while parsing ICC profile XML text description tags, causing a crash. Commit 29d088840b962a7cdd35993dfabc2cb35a049847 fixes the issue. No known workarounds are available. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added CWE CWE-787 Added CWE CWE-170 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/29d088840b962a7cdd35993dfabc2cb35a049847 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/609 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/610 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-3869-prw8-gjqr