CVE-2026-30981: iccDEV has a heap-buffer-overflow read in CIccXmlArrayType<>
Analyzed
Published 10-03-2026Last modified 10-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-30981 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in color iccdev. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.18%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-03-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-03-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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-buffer-overflow read in CIccXmlArrayType<>::DumpArray() causing out-of-bounds read and/or crash. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.1.5.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.03 pp
From 0.15% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-120Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.
- CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
- CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Affected systems
2 vendors · 2 products
References
4 links- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-pmcg-2h65-35h8X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory