CVE-2024-26256: Libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

Libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
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
Libarchive libarchive<3.7.4
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3447
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3447
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.830
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.830
10.0.25398.830
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2, >=10.0.22631<10.0.22631.3447
10.0.22631.3447
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2, >=10.0.22631<10.0.22631.3447
10.0.22631.3447
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2, >=10.0.22621<10.0.22621.3447
10.0.22621.3447
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2, >=10.0.22621<10.0.22621.3447
10.0.22621.3447
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
alpine/libarchive<3.7.4-r0
3.7.4-r0
debian/libarchive<3.6.2-1+deb12u1
3.6.2-1+deb12u1
debian/libarchive<3.7.2-2.1
3.7.2-2.1
debian/libarchive<3.7.2-2.1
3.7.2-2.1
debian/libarchive
3.6.2-1+deb12u43.6.2-1+deb12u53.7.4-4+deb13u13.8.10-23.8.11-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.6.0-1ubuntu1.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.6.2-1ubuntu1.1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.830Patch KB5036910
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3447Patch KB5036893
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3447Patch KB5036893
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.7.4-r0
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.6.2-1+deb12u1
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.7.2-2.1
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.6.2-1+deb12u4Fixed in 3.6.2-1+deb12u5Fixed in 3.7.4-4+deb13u1Fixed in 3.8.10-2Fixed in 3.8.11-1

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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