InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1/2.3.1.2 SequenceNeedTempReset out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1/2.3.1.2. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function CIccCalculatorFunc::SequenceNeedTempReset. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-21489. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1/2.3.1.2. This vulnerability affects the function CIccCalculatorFunc::SequenceNeedTempReset. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. 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 have Out-of-bounds Read and Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerabilities in its CIccCalculatorFunc::SequenceNeedTempReset function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-21489 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch cfabfe52c9c7eb0481b62c8aad56580bb11efdad 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 Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 6.1
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iccDEV 2.3.1.2
Patch: cfabfe52c9c7eb0481b62c8aad56580bb11efdad

Timelineinfo

12/29/2025 CVE reserved
01/06/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
01/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/15/2026 +9 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-ph89-6q5h-wfw5
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21489 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21489
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339688

Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2026 15:53
Updated: 01/15/2026 07:41
Changes: 01/06/2026 15:53 (67), 01/15/2026 07:41 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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