InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV 2.3.1.1 ParseBasic null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-21506. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV. This issue affects the function CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 in CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic(), leading to denial of service. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-21506 since 12/29/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch f2ea32372ad3ebbd29147940229cb9c5548fe033 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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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iccDEV 2.3.1.2
Patch: f2ea32372ad3ebbd29147940229cb9c5548fe033

Timelineinfo

12/29/2025 CVE reserved
01/07/2026 +9 days Advisory disclosed
01/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/15/2026 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 371
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21506 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339941

Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2026 22:22
Updated: 01/15/2026 07:41
Changes: 01/07/2026 22:22 (67), 01/15/2026 07:41 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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