CVE-2026-21673: iccDEV has Integer Overflow/Underflow in CIccXmlArrayType::ParseTextCountNum()

Published Jan 6, 2026
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Updated

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1 and below have overflows and underflows in CIccXmlArrayType::ParseTextCountNum(). This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.1.

Affected Software

2 affected components
iccDEV iccDEV<=2.3.1
Color iccDEV<2.3.1.1

Event History

Jan 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 28, 58046
Event
via FIRST·08:42 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21673?

CVE-2026-21673 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory corruption through overflows and underflows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21673?

To fix CVE-2026-21673, upgrade iccDEV to version 2.3.2 or later, which addresses the identified vulnerabilities.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-21673?

Users of iccDEV library versions 2.3.1 and earlier that process ICC color profiles are affected by CVE-2026-21673.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-21673?

The impact of CVE-2026-21673 includes potential memory corruption, which could lead to application crashes or execution of arbitrary code.

5

What is the primary component vulnerable in CVE-2026-21673?

The primary component vulnerable in CVE-2026-21673 is the CIccXmlArrayType::ParseTextCountNum() function within the iccDEV library.

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