CVE-2026-50278 iccDEV: CIccEmbedIO::Read8() size_t underflow
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-50278?
CVE-2026-50278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV, published on 21 Aug 2026.
Official description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.2.1 have a `CIccEmbedIO::Read8()` size_t underflow. The issue arises due to an embedded-profile read defect when parsing ICC profiles containing `icSigEmbeddedV5ProfileTag` data with `icSigEmbeddedProfileType` payloads. Version 2.3.2.1 patches the issue. No known workarounds are available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-50278?
How do I fix CVE-2026-50278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-50278 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-50278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-50278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qjg-7qq4-c77j.