Description
Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.5329, 10.0.0 – < 10.0.17763.5329 | 10.0.17763.5329 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.5329 | 10.0.17763.5329 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.5329 | 10.0.17763.5329 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 – < 10.0.20348.2227 | 10.0.20348.2227 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 21H2 | 10.0.0 – < 10.0.22000.2713 | 10.0.22000.2713 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19043.0 – < 10.0.19044.3930 | 10.0.19044.3930 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H2 | 10.0.22621.0 – < 10.0.22621.3007 | 10.0.22621.3007 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 – < 10.0.19045.3930 | 10.0.19045.3930 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H3 | 10.0.22631.0 – < 10.0.22631.3007 | 10.0.22631.3007 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 – < 10.0.22631.3007 | 10.0.22631.3007 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 10.0.25398.0 – < 10.0.25398.643 | 10.0.25398.643 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libarchive | 3.7.4-1.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libarchive | 3.7.4-1.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libarchive | 3.6.2-1+deb12u2 | DSA-5806-1 |
| Debian 11 | libarchive | 3.4.3-2+deb11u2 | DLA-3950-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.7.2-2ubuntu0.3 | USN-7087-1 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.6.0-1ubuntu1.3 | USN-7087-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.4.0-2ubuntu1.4 | USN-7087-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.7+esm2 | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.8+esm2 | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | libarchive | 3.1.2-7ubuntu2.8+esm4 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP6 | libarchive | 3.7.2-150600.3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2083-1 |
| SLES 15 SP5 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SLES 15 SP4 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 |
Show 16 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | libarchive | 3.3.3-32.11.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2081-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP4 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP3 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP2 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | libarchive | 3.3.3-32.11.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2081-1 |
| SLE Micro 6.1 | libarchive | 3.7.4-slfo.1.1_2.1 | SUSE-SU-2025:20257-1 |
| SLE Micro 6.0 | libarchive | 3.6.2-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2025:20050-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.5 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-2, SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.4 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.3 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP4 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP3 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP2 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.3 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.3 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7.1 | libarchive | 3.4.2-150200.4.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | libarchive | 3.7.6-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:14378-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | libarchive | 3.7.2-150600.3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2083-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.5 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap Micro 5.4 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
| openSUSE Leap Micro 5.3 | libarchive | 3.5.1-150400.3.15.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | libarchive | 3.7.5-r0 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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clearbluejar/CVE-2024-20696 ★ 8 · Mar 8, 2024
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 14
- USN-7087-1 libarchive vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2025:20050-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Mar 23, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2025:20257-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Mar 23, 2026
- DSA-5806-1 libarchive - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-3950-1 libarchive - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2024:2171-2 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2024:2081-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:14378-1 bsdtar-3.7.6-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2024:2083-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2024:2082-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2025-0225 Dell PowerProtect Data Domain: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 1, 2025
- SUSE-SU-2024:2171-1 Security update for libarchive SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025
- WID-SEC-2024-0036 Microsoft Windows und Microsoft Windows Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 23, 2025
- MSRC-CVE-2024-20696 Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Jan 9, 2024
References
- Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory