CVE-2026-25502
📋 TL;DR
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in iccDEV's icFixXml() function allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious NamedColor2 tags in ICC color profiles. This affects all systems using iccDEV libraries or tools before version 2.3.1.2. The vulnerability could lead to complete system compromise if exploited successfully.
💻 Affected Systems
- iccDEV libraries and tools
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to full system compromise, data theft, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Application crash (denial of service) or limited code execution within the application context.
If Mitigated
Application crash with no code execution if memory protections (ASLR, DEP) are effective.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires crafting a malicious ICC profile with specially crafted NamedColor2 tags.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.3.1.2
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-c2qq-jf7w-rm27
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later. 2. Restart any applications using iccDEV libraries. 3. Recompile applications if statically linked.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation
allImplement strict validation of ICC profile files before processing
Memory Protection
allEnable ASLR and DEP at OS level to reduce exploit success
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate systems using iccDEV from untrusted networks
- Implement application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check iccDEV version using package manager or by examining installed filesCheck Version:
iccdev --version or check package manager (apt list iccdev, yum list iccdev, etc.)Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 2.3.1.2 or later and test with known malicious ICC profiles📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes with segmentation faults
- Unexpected process termination
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network connections from iccDEV processes
SIEM Query:
Process:Name='*icc*' AND EventID=1000 OR EventID=1001🔗 References
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/be5d7ec5cc137c084c08006aee8cd3ed378c7ac2
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/537
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/545
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-c2qq-jf7w-rm27
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/537
