Vulnerability · Published Jan 7, 2026 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2026-21679iccDEV has heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in CIccLocalizedUnicode::GetText()
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity improper input validation in iccDEV from InternationalColorConsortium. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 33% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 67.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| InternationalColorConsortium | iccDEV | < 2.3.1.2 |
Weakness: CWE-20 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h4wg-473g-p5wc x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/328 x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/329 x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/2eb25ab95f0db7664ec3850390b6f89e302e7039 x_refsource_MISC