CVE-2006-2656: Stack-based buffer overflow in the tiffsplit command in libtiff 3.8.2 and earlier might might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long fil...

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the tiffsplit command in libtiff 3.8.2 and earlier might might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: tiffsplit is not setuid. If there is not a common scenario under which tiffsplit is called with attacker-controlled command line arguments, then perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.16%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libtiff	Libtiff	<= 3.8.2
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.4
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.5.1
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.5.2
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.5.3
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.5.4
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.5.5
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.5.6
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.5.7
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.6.0
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.6.1
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.7.0
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.7.1
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.8.0
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.8.1

References

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2656?

Stack-based buffer overflow in the tiffsplit command in libtiff 3.8.2 and earlier might might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: tiffsplit is not setuid. If there is not a common scenario under which tiffsplit is called with attacker-controlled command line arguments, then perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE.

How severe is CVE-2006-2656?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2656?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.