InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1/2.3.1.2 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1/2.3.1.2. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-21485. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1/2.3.1.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are prone to have Undefined Behavior (UB) and Out of Memory errors. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-21485 since 12/29/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c136aac51d25cbb4d9db63f071edad4f088843df is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iccDEV 2.3.1.2
Patch: c136aac51d25cbb4d9db63f071edad4f088843df

Timelineinfo

12/29/2025 CVE reserved
01/06/2026 +8 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: 340
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21485 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21485
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339676

Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2026 08:17
Changes: 01/06/2026 08:17 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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