CVE-2026-30978: Heap-use-after-free in CIccCmm::AddXform()

Published Mar 10, 2026
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Updated

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Prior to 2.3.1.5, there is a heap-use-after-free in CIccCmm::AddXform() causing invalid vptr dereference and crash. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.1.5.

Affected Software

2 affected components
iccDEV iccDEV<2.3.1.5
Color iccDEV<2.3.1.5

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 6, 58175
Event
via FIRST·11:58 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-30978?

CVE-2026-30978 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for crashes and exploitation through heap-use-after-free.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-30978?

To fix CVE-2026-30978, update your version of iccDEV to 2.3.1.5 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2026-30978?

CVE-2026-30978 is caused by a heap-use-after-free condition in the CIccCmm::AddXform() function of iccDEV.

4

In which versions of iccDEV is CVE-2026-30978 present?

CVE-2026-30978 affects all versions of iccDEV prior to 2.3.1.5.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-30978?

The impacts of CVE-2026-30978 include application crashes and possible remote code execution due to invalid pointer dereferencing.

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