CVE-2026-21690 (GCVE-0-2026-21690)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-07 21:50 – Updated: 2026-01-08 14:44
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Title
iccDEV has Type Confusion in CIccTagXmlTagData::ToXml()
Summary
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a Type Confusion vulnerability in `CIccTagXmlTagData::ToXml()`. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
Severity ?
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-457 - Use of Uninitialized Variable
  • CWE-475 - Undefined Behavior for Input to API
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV Affected: < 2.3.1.2
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