CVE-2026-30983
📋 TL;DR
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability in iccDEV's icFixXml() function allows attackers to corrupt stack memory or cause crashes via strcpy. This affects all systems using iccDEV libraries/tools for ICC color management profiles before version 2.3.1.5. The vulnerability could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.
💻 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 complete system compromise, data theft, or ransomware deployment
Likely Case
Application crash causing denial of service, with potential for limited code execution in specific configurations
If Mitigated
Application crash with no further impact if memory protections are enabled
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires crafting malicious ICC color profiles that trigger the buffer overflow
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.3.1.5
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h3ph-mwq5-3883
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download iccDEV v2.3.1.5 from GitHub releases
2. Replace existing iccDEV installation with patched version
3. Restart any applications using iccDEV libraries
4. Recompile applications if statically linked
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation
allImplement strict validation of ICC color profile inputs before processing
Memory Protection
allEnable ASLR and DEP/Stack Canaries if supported by platform
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate systems using iccDEV from untrusted networks
- Implement strict file upload restrictions for ICC profiles
🔍 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:
Verify iccDEV version is 2.3.1.5 or later📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes with segmentation faults
- Unexpected termination of color management processes
- Memory access violation errors
Network Indicators:
- Unusual ICC profile uploads to applications
- Multiple failed parsing attempts
SIEM Query:
source="application_logs" AND ("segmentation fault" OR "buffer overflow" OR "iccdev")🔗 References
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/624
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/634
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/releases/tag/v2.3.1.5
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-h3ph-mwq5-3883
