Iccdev
CVE-2026-21681
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessDeliver malformed ICC color profile
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ExploitProcess profile with vulnerable iccDEV library
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ExecutionTrigger undefined behavior runtime error
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ImpactCause denial of service or data corruption
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
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| Exploitation Conditions | User interaction required to process a crafted ICC color profile using iccDEV library versions prior to 2.3.1.2. Affects any application utilizing vulnerable iccDEV versions for color profile handling. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.1 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
iccDEV versions before 2.3.1.2 contain an undefined behavior runtime error in ICC color profile processing that allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or data corruption via malformed profile files, requiring only user interaction to trigger. The vulnerability affects all users processing ICC color profiles through the iccDEV library with no available workarounds currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a Undefined Behavior runtime error. [CVSS 7.1 HIGH]
RemediationAI
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). Affects Iccdev. iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a Undefined Behavior runtime error. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
DescriptionGitHub Advisory
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a Undefined Behavior runtime error. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-21681 presents moderate security risk, a input validation vulnerability rated CVSS 7.1. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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EPSS
GitHub
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Attack Technique
Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.
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
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