InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1/2.3.1.1 CIccXform::Create use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1/2.3.1.1. This affects the function CIccXform::Create. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-21675. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1/2.3.1.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function CIccXform::Create. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1 and below contain a Use After Free vulnerability in the CIccXform::Create() function, where it deletes the hint. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-21675 since 01/02/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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-2026-21675 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21675
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339638

Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2026 03:16
Changes: 01/06/2026 03:16 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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