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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24410 affects iccDEV, a library/toolset for ICC color profile handling. Malformed or attacker-controlled profile data can trigger unsafe behavior and a null pointer dereference. The main business risk is service disruption, with possible data manipulation or code execution noted by the advisory. Updating to version 2.3.1.2 is the named fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for systems that process external media, documents, print assets, images, or color profiles. Treat as high priority where untrusted files are handled, because availability impact is high and the advisory mentions possible code execution.
Technical view
Versions 2.3.1.1 and below of InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV contain undefined behavior and null pointer dereference in CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic(). The issue is tied to user-controllable input incorporated into ICC profile data or structured binary blobs. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1, network vector, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where iccDEV processes ICC profiles, XML profile data, or structured binary blobs from users, partners, files, or network workflows. Systems not using iccDEV, or not processing untrusted profile data, are less likely exposed.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction according to the CVSS vector, likely through processing malicious profile-related input. Public details indicate impact potential but do not provide confirmed exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for affected versions, vulnerable function, CVSS, and fixed version. The advisory lists several consequence classes, but public details are limited. Avoid assuming real-world exploitation or specific downstream products without local dependency evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later.
- Identify applications, services, and pipelines that bundle or link iccDEV.
- Restrict processing of untrusted ICC profiles until upgraded.
- Monitor vendor advisory and repository for additional guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory deployed iccDEV versions and flag versions below 2.3.1.2.
- Review dependency manifests, build artifacts, containers, and packaged tools for iccDEV.
- Confirm patched builds include the referenced upstream fix commit.
- Check workflows that accept externally supplied ICC profiles or binary blobs.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H2.84.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-398q-4rpv-3v9rCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/507CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/3cf522b13832692b107322cd51c4ae5c3a21f366CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Input Validation
Improper Input Validation represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
NULL Pointer Dereference
NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Unchecked Return Value to NULL Pointer Dereference
Unchecked Return Value to NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Reliance on Undefined, Unspecified, or Implementation-Defined Behavior
Reliance on Undefined, Unspecified, or Implementation-Defined Behavior represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.