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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24411 affects iccDEV, a library/toolset for ICC color profile processing. A crafted or untrusted ICC profile or structured binary blob can trigger unsafe behavior in XML conversion code. The reported impact includes denial of service, data manipulation, logic bypass, and possible code execution. A fixed version, 2.3.1.2, is available.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority patching item for products or workflows that ingest external images, documents, profiles, or other binary content. Business risk is highest where profile processing is internet-facing, automated, or tied to critical production workflows. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
Versions 2.3.1.1 and below contain undefined behavior and null pointer dereference in CIccTagXmlSegmentedCurve::ToXml(). The issue is associated with unsafe handling of user-controllable input incorporated into ICC profile data or structured binary blobs. CVSS is 7.1, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H. Related CWEs include CWE-20, CWE-476, CWE-690, and CWE-758.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where iccDEV is embedded in applications, services, pipelines, or tools that parse or convert ICC profiles from users, partners, documents, images, or other untrusted sources. Systems not using iccDEV, or already on version 2.3.1.2 or later, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector requires user interaction and no privileges, with network attack vector as scored by the source. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation. Exploitation depends on an application path where attacker-controllable profile data reaches the vulnerable ToXml() handling.
Researcher notes
The public description identifies the vulnerable function and fixed version but provides limited operational detail. Review the linked issue, advisory, and patch diff to understand code reachability in your environment. Avoid assuming code execution is practical in every deployment; validate whether untrusted input can reach CIccTagXmlSegmentedCurve::ToXml().
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later.
- Prioritize systems processing untrusted ICC profiles or structured binary blobs.
- Restrict acceptance of untrusted profile data where immediate upgrade is not possible.
- Check the GitHub advisory and commit for vendor-specific remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory applications and build dependencies for iccDEV usage.
- Confirm deployed iccDEV versions are 2.3.1.2 or later.
- Identify workflows converting ICC profile data to XML.
- Review logs or crash reports for profile-processing failures.
- Track vendor advisory updates for any revised impact or guidance.
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-x53f-7h27-9fc8CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/499CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/d6d6f51a999d4266ec09347cac7e0930d6e02eecCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Input Validation
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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.