Iccdev
CVE-2026-21493
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Reliance on data/memory layout
|
| Impact | CVSS 6.6 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.
Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Local attackers can exploit a type confusion vulnerability in iccDEV 2.3.1.1 and earlier during XML curve serialization to cause denial of service or achieve information disclosure. The flaw exists in the CIccSingleSampledeCurveXml class and affects systems using vulnerable versions of the ICC color management library. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, though a patch is available in version 2.3.1.2.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are vulnerable to Type Confusion in its CIccSingleSampledeCurveXml class during XML Curve Serialization. [CVSS 6.6 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 2.3.1.2..
Affects your stack
Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.
Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.
Technical ContextAI · show details
Affects Iccdev. iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are vulnerable to Type Confusion in its CIccSingleSampledeCurveXml class during XML Curve Serialization. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
Know when Iccdev gets its next vulnerability
- Watch products and get an email when something new is published
- Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
- Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources
No credit card · 7-day full trial
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
Lifecycle Timeline
3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are vulnerable to Type Confusion in its CIccSingleSampledeCurveXml class during XML Curve Serialization. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-21493 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 6.6. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
GitHub
How this decision was reached
The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.
What every action level means
SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
iccDEV ICC color profile library (through 2.3.1) has a use-after-free in CIccXform::Create() when processing hint object
Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions 2.3.1.1 and below allows remote code execution through maliciously crafted ICC c
Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions 2.3.1.1 and below allows remote code execution when processing maliciously craft
Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions 2.3.1.1 and earlier allows remote code execution through maliciously crafted ICC
Type confusion in iccDEV library versions before 2.3.1.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code executi
iccDEV color management library versions 2.3.1 and earlier contain undefined behavior in the CLUT initialization functio
iccDEV ICC color profile libraries versions 2.3.1.1 and earlier suffer from undefined behavior and out-of-memory errors
Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions before 2.3.1.2 allows remote code execution when processing malicious ICC color
Type confusion in iccDEV versions before 2.3.1.2 allows attackers to corrupt memory and achieve high-impact outcomes inc
Type confusion in iccDEV versions before 2.3.1.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution throu
Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions before 2.3.1.2 allows remote code execution when processing malicious ICC color
Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions prior to 2.3.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the C
Exploit-DB