CVE-2024-20696: Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 31 October 2024

Other sources

Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libarchive<=3.4.3-2+deb11u1, <=3.6.2-1+deb12u1, <=3.7.4-1
3.7.4-1.1
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2713
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3007
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3007
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2227
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.643
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3007
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3007
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.643
10.0.25398.643
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3007
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3007
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2713
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2227
10.0.20348.2227
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5329
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2227
10.0.20348.2227
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2713
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5329
10.0.17763.5329

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libarchive to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.7.4-1.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3007Patch KB5034123
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.643Patch KB5034130
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3007Patch KB5034123
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3930Patch KB5034122
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3930Patch KB5034122
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2713Patch KB5034121
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2227Patch KB5034129
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5329Patch KB5034127

Event History

Jan 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 31, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:19 AM
Description
Nov 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20696?

CVE-2024-20696 is rated as critical, as it allows for remote code execution on the affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20696?

To mitigate CVE-2024-20696, apply the relevant security updates available from Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-20696?

CVE-2024-20696 affects multiple versions including Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 10 and 11 in specific builds.

4

Is CVE-2024-20696 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-20696 is a remote code execution vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code from a remote location.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2024-20696?

At this time, there are no publicly reported exploits for CVE-2024-20696, but immediate patching is recommended to prevent potential attacks.

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