CVE-2026-30983: iccDEV has a stack buffer overflow in icFixXml()
Analyzed
Published 10-03-2026Last modified 10-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-30983 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in color iccdev. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · +0.06 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 stack buffer overflow in icFixXml() (strcpy) causing stack memory corruption or crash. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.1.5.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
10%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.06 pp
From 0.14% 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-121Stack-based Buffer OverflowA stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
- 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-h3ph-mwq5-3883X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory