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Iccdev CVE-2026-21683

HIGH
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2026-01-07 security-advisories@github.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
Patch released
Jan 12, 2026 - 18:02 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 07, 2026 - 22:15 nvd
HIGH 8.8

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 Type Confusion vulnerability in icStatusCMM::CIccEvalCompare::EvaluateProfile(). 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.

AnalysisAI

Type confusion in iccDEV versions before 2.3.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious ICC color profiles that trigger improper type handling in the profile evaluation function. This vulnerability affects any application or user processing ICC profiles through the iccDEV library and requires minimal user interaction to exploit. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Craft malformed ICC color profile
Exploit
Deliver profile to vulnerable application
Execution
Trigger type confusion in EvaluateProfile()
Impact
Execute arbitrary code with user privileges

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation User interaction required: victim must open or process a malicious ICC color profile using iccDEV library versions prior to 2.3.1.2 through a compatible application. Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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