PatchTheCVECVE-2012-1616: Use-after-free vulnerability in icclib before 2.13, as used by Argyll CMS before 1.4 and possibly other progra
CVE-2012-1616 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting argyllcms, icclib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Use-after-free vulnerability in icclib before 2.13, as used by Argyll CMS before 1.4 and possibly other programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted ICC profile file.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.3 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.7% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-399 |
| Published | 2012-06-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-1616?
argyllcms: upgrade to newer than 1.3.7; icclib: upgrade to newer than 2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-1616 being exploited?
CVE-2012-1616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-1616 affect?
CVE-2012-1616 affects argyllcms, icclib. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Use-after-free vulnerability in icclib before 2.13, as used by Argyll CMS before 1.4 and possibly other programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted ICC profile file.
How urgent is CVE-2012-1616?
Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited