InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.5 CIccCmm::AddXform use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.5. Impacted is the function CIccCmm::AddXform. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-30978. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV up to 2.3.1.5. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function CIccCmm::AddXform. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. 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. Prior to 2.3.1.5, there is a heap-use-after-free in CIccCmm::AddXform() causing invalid vptr dereference and crash. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.1.5.

The weakness was published by f libraries and tools for as 612. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-30978 since 03/07/2026. 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 2.3.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch 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: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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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 2.3.1.5
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/07/2026 CVE reserved
03/10/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
03/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/14/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 612
Researcher: f libraries, tools for
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-30978 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-30978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350080

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2026 19:46
Updated: 03/14/2026 02:54
Changes: 03/10/2026 19:46 (68), 03/14/2026 02:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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