CVE-2026-21680 (GCVE-0-2026-21680)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-07 17:50 – Updated: 2026-01-07 18:09
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Title
iccDEV has Null Pointer Dereference in CIccProfile::CheckTagTypes()
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 NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. 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 ?
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
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InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV Affected: < 2.3.1.2
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