CVE-2026-34556: iccDEV: HBO in icAnsiToUtf8()

Published Mar 31, 2026
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Updated

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.6, there is a heap-buffer-overflow (HBO) in icAnsiToUtf8() in the XML conversion path. The issue is triggered by a crafted ICC profile which causes icAnsiToUtf8(std::string&, char const) to treat an input buffer as a C-string and call operations that rely on strlen()/null-termination. AddressSanitizer reports an out-of-bounds READ of size 115 past a 114-byte heap allocation, with the failure observed while running the iccToXml tool. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.6.

Affected Software

2 affected components
iccDEV iccDEV<2.3.1.6
Color iccDEV<2.3.1.6

Event History

Mar 31, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34556?

CVE-2026-34556 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause heap-buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34556?

To fix CVE-2026-34556, upgrade to iccDEV version 2.3.1.6 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-34556 affect?

CVE-2026-34556 affects versions of iccDEV prior to 2.3.1.6 which utilize the icAnsiToUtf8() function.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-34556?

The nature of CVE-2026-34556 is a heap-buffer-overflow triggered by a crafted ICC profile.

5

What can happen if CVE-2026-34556 is exploited?

If CVE-2026-34556 is exploited, it can lead to arbitrary code execution or crashes in applications using the affected library.

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