CVE-2026-25584 in iccDEV
Summary
by MITRE • 02/05/2026
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 stack-buffer-overflow vulnerability in CIccTagFloatNum<>::GetValues(). This is triggered when processing a malformed ICC profile. The vulnerability allows an out-of-bounds write on the stack, potentially leading to memory corruption, information disclosure, or code execution when processing specially crafted ICC files. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-25584 resides within the iccDEV color management library ecosystem, specifically affecting versions prior to 2.3.1.3. This library suite facilitates interaction with ICC color profiles through a comprehensive set of tools and application programming interfaces that are widely utilized in professional imaging workflows, color calibration processes, and digital printing environments. The affected component CIccTagFloatNum<>::GetValues() represents a critical parsing function responsible for extracting numerical values from ICC profile tags, making it a prime target for exploitation during color profile processing operations.
The technical flaw manifests as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability classified under CWE-121, where insufficient bounds checking occurs during the processing of malformed ICC profile data. When the GetValues() function encounters specially crafted ICC files containing malformed data structures, it fails to properly validate input parameters before performing memory operations. This deficiency creates a condition where the function attempts to write data beyond the allocated stack buffer boundaries, resulting in out-of-bounds memory writes that can corrupt adjacent stack variables and potentially overwrite critical program execution data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple memory corruption, as it provides potential attackers with opportunities for information disclosure and arbitrary code execution within applications that utilize the iccDEV library. Attackers can craft malicious ICC profiles that, when processed by vulnerable applications, trigger the buffer overflow condition and potentially allow for privilege escalation or complete system compromise. This vulnerability affects not only individual applications but also entire color management ecosystems that depend on iccDEV components, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where color consistency and profile management are critical for professional workflows.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2026-25584 require immediate patching of all affected iccDEV library installations to version 2.3.1.3 or later, which contains the necessary bounds checking fixes and memory validation routines. Organizations should implement comprehensive application whitelisting policies to restrict processing of untrusted ICC files and deploy runtime monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous memory access patterns during color profile processing. Additionally, security teams should consider implementing sandboxing mechanisms for color profile handling operations and establish robust input validation procedures for all ICC file processing pipelines. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of memory safety practices in color management systems and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for execution through application-specific vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security testing in professional imaging software environments.