Iccdev
CVE-2026-25583
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malformed ICC profile file
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DeliveryUser opens file with iccDEV application
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ExploitTrigger unchecked fread in CIccFileIO::Read8()
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ExecutionOverflow heap buffer
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, buffer size validation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | iccDEV version prior to 2.3.1.3 with user interaction required to open or process a malformed ICC color profile file. Local access to system where iccDEV processes untrusted ICC profile files. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). 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. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions prior to 2.3.1.3 allows local attackers to achieve code execution with high privileges by crafting malformed ICC color profile files that trigger unsafe memory operations during file parsing. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability. All users of iccDEV should upgrade to version 2.3.1.3 or later immediately.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of ICC color management profiles. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 2.3.1.3.. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects Iccdev. iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.3, there is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in CIccFileIO::Read8() when processing malformed ICC profile files via unchecked fread operation. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.3.
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Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
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3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.3, there is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in CIccFileIO::Read8() when processing malformed ICC profile files via unchecked fread operation. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.3.
Executive ViewAI
A HIGH severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-25583) affecting iccDEV color management libraries has been disclosed with a public exploit available. Organizations using iccDEV for image processing, document handling, or color-critical applications face immediate risk of exploitation and should prioritize patching to prevent potential system compromise.
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Threat Intelligence Overview
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How this decision was reached
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Attack Technique
A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.
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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