CVE-2026-21502
NULL Pointer Dereference in iccDEV XML Tag Parser
Description
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 the XML tag parser. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 7, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2026, 6:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-21502
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later.
- Apply the latest security patches for iccDEV.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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 the XML tag parser. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added CWE CWE-476 Added CWE CWE-252 Added CWE CWE-690 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/d04c236775e89a029f93efcc242fdb1fbc245a1c Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/d9e42a1fb2606e25e498eb94f34f6da89f522e35 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/368 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/407 Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-67r8-q3mh-42j6