InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1 ICC Color Profile CIccTagLutAtoB::Validate input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is the function CIccTagLutAtoB::Validate of the component ICC Color Profile Handler. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-21686. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function CIccTagLutAtoB::Validate of the component ICC Color Profile Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 Undefined Behavior in `CIccTagLutAtoB::Validate()`. 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-21686 since 01/02/2026. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-1392). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iccDEV 2.3.1.2

Timelineinfo

01/02/2026 CVE reserved
01/07/2026 +5 days Advisory disclosed
01/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/08/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21686 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21686
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339983
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2026 23:03
Updated: 01/08/2026 12:50
Changes: 01/07/2026 23:03 (64), 01/08/2026 12:50 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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