CVE-2026-27692
Color Iccdev buffer overflow
- Published25 Feb 2026
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. In versions up to and including 2.3.1.4, heap-buffer-overflow read occurs during CIccTagTextDescription::Release() when strlen() reads past a heap buffer while parsing ICC profile XML text description tags, causing a crash. Commit 29d088840b962a7cdd35993dfabc2cb35a049847 fixes the issue. No known workarounds are available.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/29d088840b962a7cdd35993dfabc2cb35a049847
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/609
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/pull/610
- https://github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-3869-prw8-gjqr
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-27692 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-27692 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.19%.
How severe is CVE-2026-27692?
CVE-2026-27692 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-27692?
Affected products include Color Iccdev.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27692?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.