CVE-2024-26256: Libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 09 2024(Updated: )
libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/libarchive | <3.6.0-1ubuntu1.1 | 3.6.0-1ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/libarchive | <3.6.2-1ubuntu1.1 | 3.6.2-1ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/libarchive | <3.7.2-2ubuntu0.1 | 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.1 |
| debian/libarchive | 3.4.3-2+deb11u1 3.6.2-1+deb12u1 3.7.4-1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Oracle Libarchive | <3.7.4 | |
| Fedora | =39 | |
| Fedora | =40 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.3447 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22631.3447 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.25398.830 | |
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 |
Remedy
https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/eb7939b24a681a04648a59cdebd386b1e9dc9237.patch
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26256 (Advisory)
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-26256
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6805-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26256
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26256
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26256
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/pull/2135
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/eb7939b24a681a04648a59cdebd386b1e9dc9237
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26256
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/04/2
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2jc9-36w4-pmqw
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/01a2d329dfc71741892e2b590cf9fb25092474a0
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2024/4/17/cve-2024-20697-windows-libarchive-remote-code-execution-vulnerability
- https://github.com/LeSuisse/nixpkgs/commit/81b82a2934521dffef76f7ca305d8d4e22fe7262
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/commit/eb7939b24a681a04648a59cdebd386b1e9dc9237.patch
- https://github.com/libarchive/libarchive/releases/tag/v3.7.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/05/1
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EWANFZ6NEMXFCALXWI2AFKYBOLONAVFC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TWAMR5TY47UKVYMWQXB34CWSBNTRYMBV/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26256?
CVE-2024-26256 is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability, which is considered critical in nature.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26256?
To mitigate CVE-2024-26256, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft and Ubuntu based on your system version.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26256?
CVE-2024-26256 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and specific versions of the libarchive package.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26256?
Currently, no specific workarounds have been published for CVE-2024-26256, and it is recommended to apply patches as soon as they are available.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-26256?
CVE-2024-26256 can lead to unauthorized remote code execution, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the affected system.
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