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CVE-2026-21682 (GCVE-0-2026-21682)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-07 20:58 – Updated: 2026-01-07 21:11
VLAI
Title
iccDEV has heap-buffer-overflow in CIccXmlArrayType::ParseText()
Summary
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 heap-buffer-overflow in `CIccXmlArrayType::ParseText()`. 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.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-07 21:11 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV Affected: < 2.3.1.2
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