CVE-2006-2656: Stack-based buffer overflow in the tiffsplit command in libtiff 3.8.2 and earlier might might allow attacke...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A libtiff utility called tiffsplit had a stack-based buffer overflow when given an overly long filename. The reported impact is possible arbitrary code execution, but the CVE notes tiffsplit is not setuid and questions whether attacker-controlled command-line use is common. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems or old embedded images retaining libtiff 3.8.2 or earlier, especially where tiffsplit is used in automated image-processing pipelines with untrusted filenames. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless tiffsplit processes untrusted user-supplied filenames. Prioritize higher if old image-processing systems are internet-facing or handle external uploads. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for libtiff 3.8.2 or earlier and the tiffsplit utility.; Apply the relevant vendor or distribution security update from supported channels.; Remove tiffsplit from production images if it is not required..

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Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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