CVE-2026-21676 iccDEV has a Heap-based Buffer Overflow in its CIccMBB::Validate() function

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in iccDEV allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious ICC profiles.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-21676?

CVE-2026-21676 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Color Iccdev, published on 6 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1 and below have a Heap-based Buffer Overflow in its CIccMBB::Validate function which checks tag data validity. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-21676?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Color Iccdev.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21676?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-21676 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-21676 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-21676 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Color Iccdev vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5vv-p2hv-c392.

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