CVE-2026-24409: iccDEV has Undefined Behavior and Null Pointer Deference in CIccTagXmlFloatNum<>::ParseXml()

Published Jan 24, 2026
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Updated

iccDEV provides libraries and tools for interacting with, manipulating, and applying ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below have Undefined Behavior and Null Pointer Deference in CIccTagXmlFloatNum<>::ParseXml(). This occurs when user-controllable input is unsafely incorporated into ICC profile data or other structured binary blobs. Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to perform DoS, manipulate data, bypass application logic and Code Execution. This issue has been fixed in version 2.3.1.2.

Affected Software

2 affected components
iccDEV iccDEV<=2.3.1.1
Color iccDEV<2.3.1.2

Event History

Jan 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 14, 58054
Event
via FIRST·11:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24409?

CVE-2026-24409 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for causing undefined behavior and null pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24409?

To fix CVE-2026-24409, upgrade to versions later than 2.3.1.1 of the iccDEV library.

3

Which versions of iccDEV are affected by CVE-2026-24409?

Versions 2.3.1.1 and below of iccDEV are affected by CVE-2026-24409.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-24409 have on applications using iccDEV?

CVE-2026-24409 can lead to application crashes due to undefined behavior and null pointer dereference errors.

5

Is CVE-2026-24409 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no reported active exploitation of CVE-2026-24409 in the wild.

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