CVE-2026-25583 – A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in ... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-25583?

CVE-2026-25583 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in iccDEV's CIccFileIO::Read8() function when processing malformed ICC profile files. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by providing specially crafted ICC files. Any application using iccDEV libraries prior to version 2.3.1.3 is affected.

📋 TL;DR

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in iccDEV's CIccFileIO::Read8() function when processing malformed ICC profile files. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by providing specially crafted ICC files. Any application using iccDEV libraries prior to version 2.3.1.3 is affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

iccDEV library and any software using iccDEV

Versions: All versions prior to 2.3.1.3

Operating Systems: All platforms where iccDEV is used

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Vulnerability triggers when processing ICC profile files, which could occur in image processing, printing, or color management applications.

📦 What is this software?

Iccdev by Color

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, or ransomware deployment.

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Likely Case

Application crash (denial of service) or limited memory corruption leading to unstable behavior.

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If Mitigated

Application crash with no further impact if proper sandboxing and memory protections are enabled.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM

🏢 Internal Only: LOW

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: MEDIUM

Exploitation requires crafting a malicious ICC profile file and getting it processed by vulnerable software. No authentication needed if file processing is exposed.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 2.3.1.3

Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-5ffg-r52h-fgw3

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Update iccDEV to version 2.3.1.3 or later. 2. Rebuild any applications using iccDEV libraries. 3. Restart affected services or applications.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input validation for ICC files

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Implement strict validation of ICC profile files before processing

Disable ICC profile processing

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If not required, disable ICC profile support in applications

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict file upload restrictions for ICC profile files
Run vulnerable applications in sandboxed environments with limited privileges

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if iccDEV version is below 2.3.1.3 in application dependencies or linked libraries

Check Version:

Check build configuration or dependency files for iccDEV version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify iccDEV version is 2.3.1.3 or higher and test with known malformed ICC files

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Application crashes when processing ICC files
Memory access violation errors
Unexpected termination of color management services

Network Indicators:

Unusual ICC file uploads to web applications
Multiple failed ICC processing attempts

SIEM Query:

search 'application crash' AND 'icc' OR 'color profile' in application logs

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2026-25583

CVSS v3 Score: 7.8 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-119

EPSS Score: 0.01% exploit probability (1.9th percentile)

Published: February 4, 2026

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

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