InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1 return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Such manipulation leads to return value. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-21492. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a NULL pointer member call vulnerability. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-21492 since 12/29/2025. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b200a629ada310137d6ae5c53fc9e6d91a4b0dae 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-1143). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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 2.3.1.2
Patch: b200a629ada310137d6ae5c53fc9e6d91a4b0dae

Timelineinfo

12/29/2025 CVE reserved
01/07/2026 +9 days Advisory disclosed
01/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 394
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21492 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21492
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339770
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2026 07:40
Updated: 01/07/2026 10:12
Changes: 01/07/2026 07:40 (65), 01/07/2026 10:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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