Is CVE-2026-34542 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-34542 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-34542 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-34542 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-34542?

CVE-2026-34542 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-34542

CWE-121Published: March 31, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th

Official Description

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Prior to version 2.3.1.6, a crafted ICC profile can trigger a stack-buffer-overflow (SBO) in CIccCalculatorFunc::Apply() when processed via iccApplyNamedCmm. Under AddressSanitizer, the failure is reported as a 4-byte write stack-buffer-overflow in IccProfLib/IccMpeCalc.cpp:3873, reachable through the MPE calculator / curve set initialization path. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.1.6.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-34542 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.