InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV 2.3.1.1 Tag Parser null pointer dereference
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Tag Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-21497. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Tag Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.2, iccDEV is vulnerable to NULL pointer dereference via an unknown tag parser. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-21497 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 9419cac7f084197941994b8b9d17def204008385 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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Product
Vendor
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8
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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: iccDEV 2.3.1.2
Patch: 9419cac7f084197941994b8b9d17def204008385
Timeline
12/29/2025 CVE reserved01/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
01/07/2026 VulDB entry created
01/07/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 374
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-21497 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21497
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339928
Entry
Created: 01/07/2026 22:20Changes: 01/07/2026 22:20 (67)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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