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6.3

iccDEV library can cause program crashes when handling colors

CVE-2026-21690 · published 10 months ago
Summary

Older versions of the iccDEV color management library may misinterpret data while converting ICC profiles to XML, which can cause the application to stop working or behave unpredictably. This affects any systems that use iccDEV to process color profiles. Upgrade to version 2.3.1.2 or later to resolve the issue.

What to do
  • Update color iccdev to version 2.3.1.2 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
color iccdev < 2.3.1.2
cpe:2.3:a:color:iccdev:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
iccDEV has Type Confusion in CIccTagXmlTagData::ToXml()
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 `CIccTagXmlTagData::ToXml()`. 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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.3 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
CWE-457Use of Uninitialized Variable
CWE-475Undefined Behavior for Input to API
CWE-843Type Confusion
Timeline
Published7 Jan 2026
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-21690 · NVD
CVE-2026-21690 · OSV
GHSA-2f26-vh48-38g6 · GHSA
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