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HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-22861
iccDEV has a heap-buffer-overflow in SIccCalcOp::Describe() at IccProfLib/IccMpeCalc.cpp
Description

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Prior to 2.3.1.2, There is a heap-based buffer overflow in SIccCalcOp::Describe() at IccProfLib/IccMpeCalc.cpp. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. The vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.1.2.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 13, 2026, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 13, 2026, 9:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

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: Total Affected Vendor : 0 | Products : 0
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update the iccDEV library to version 2.3.1.2 or later to fix a heap-based buffer overflow.
  • Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or newer.
  • Recompile dependent applications after updating.
  • Apply vendor-released patches if available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-22861.

URL Resource
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/fa9a364c01fc2e59eb2291e1f9b1c1359b7d5329
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/475
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/476
https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-vr49-3vf8-7j5h
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-22861 weaknesses.

CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-67: String Format Overflow in syslog() String Format Overflow in syslog() CAPEC-92: Forced Integer Overflow Forced Integer Overflow CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 13, 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 International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Prior to 2.3.1.2, There is a heap-based buffer overflow in SIccCalcOp::Describe() at IccProfLib/IccMpeCalc.cpp. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. The vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.1.2.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-120
    Added CWE CWE-130
    Added CWE CWE-252
    Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/fa9a364c01fc2e59eb2291e1f9b1c1359b7d5329
    Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/475
    Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/476
    Added Reference https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-vr49-3vf8-7j5h
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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