InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1/2.3.1.1 ParseTextCountNum integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1/2.3.1.1. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function CIccXmlArrayType::ParseTextCountNum. Performing a manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-21673. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1/2.3.1.1. This affects the function CIccXmlArrayType::ParseTextCountNum. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1 and below have overflows and underflows in CIccXmlArrayType::ParseTextCountNum(). This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-21673 since 01/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iccDEV 2.3.1.1

Timelineinfo

01/02/2026 CVE reserved
01/06/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
01/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21673 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21673
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339633

Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2026 03:16
Changes: 01/06/2026 03:16 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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