CVE-2026-21506 (GCVE-0-2026-21506)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-07 17:10 – Updated: 2026-01-07 18:30
VLAI?
Title
iccDEV is Vulnerable to Null Pointer Dereference in CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic() Leading to Denial of Service
Summary
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.2, iccDEV is vulnerable to Null pointer dereference in CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic(), leading to denial of service. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.2.
Severity ?
5.5 (Medium)
Assigner
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Impacted products
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| InternationalColorConsortium | iccDEV |
Affected:
< 2.3.1.2
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