CVE-2024-20696
highpriority · track · 11EPSS 0.032 · 88 %ileexploit · PoCDEEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedWindows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.17763.5329:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.17763.5329:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.17763.5329:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.3930:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.3930:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.3930:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.3930:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.3930:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.3930:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034122 - FixedWindows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22621.3007:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123 - FixedWindows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22621.3007:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123 - FixedWindows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22631.3007:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123 - FixedWindows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22631.3007:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034123 - FixedWindows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22000.2713:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034121
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034121 - FixedWindows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22000.2713:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034121
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034121 - FixedWindows Server 2019msrc_csaf
10.0.17763.5329:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127 - FixedWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.17763.5329:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034127 - FixedWindows Server 2022msrc_csaf
10.0.20348.2227:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034129
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034129 - FixedWindows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.20348.2227:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034129
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034129 - FixedWindows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.25398.643:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034130
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034130
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.9–7.3
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
exploits (1)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- clearbluejar/CVE-2024-20696clearbluejar/CVE-2024-20696PoC · poc_in_github
affected products (110)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Management Centerall versionscert_bundDEcpe:/a:dell:powerprotect_data_domain_management_center:-
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1all versionscert_bundDEcpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server:2008_r2_sp1
advisories (3)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- WID-SEC-W-2024-0036Microsoft Windows und Microsoft Windows Server: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2024-01-09csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in verschiedenen Versionen von Microsoft Windows und Microsoft Windows Server ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand herbeizuführen, seine Berechtigungen zu erweitern und Informationen falsch darzustellen.
- WID-SEC-W-2025-0225Dell PowerProtect Data Domain: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2025-01-30csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain ausnutzen, um erhöhte Rechte zu erlangen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand herbeizuführen und einen nicht näher spezifizierten Angriff durchzuführen.
- msrc_CVE-2024-20696Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability2024-01-09csaf · msrc_csafUS
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also known as (4)
Other names and identifiers for this entity.
sources
Which sources assert this record, and when.
references (11)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2024-20696cnnvd
- https://clearbluejar.github.io/posts/patch-tuesday-diffing-cve-2024-20696-windows-libarchive-rce/cnnvd
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2024-20696/cnnvd
- https://github.com/clearbluejar/CVE-2024-20696cnnvd
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20696cnnvd
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/libarchive-buffer-overflow-via-copy-from-lzss-window-to-unp-45158cnnvd
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20696enisa_euvd
- https://clearbluejar.github.io/posts/patch-tuesday-diffing-cve-2024-20696-windows-libarchive-rce/nvd
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