CVE-2026-22046 iccDEV has heap-buffer-overflow in CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic() at IccXML/IccLibXML/IccProfileXml.cpp

High 8.8 Published 7 Jan 2026 Updated 8 Jan 2026

A heap-buffer-overflow in the iccDEV library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by processing malicious ICC color 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-2026-22046?

CVE-2026-22046 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Color Iccdev, published on 7 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 that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in `CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic()` at `IccXML/IccLibXML/IccProfileXml.cpp`. 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.

Weakness: CWE-843, CWE-252, CWE-787, CWE-20, CWE-130

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Color Iccdev.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-22046 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-2026-22046 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-22046 exists.

All Color Iccdev vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7v4q-mhr2-hj7r.