CVE-2026-69639

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Libarchive allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high privileges. This vulnerability occurs when processing malformed archive files, potentially leading to complete system compromise.

Exploitability

Exploitation is relatively straightforward requiring only network access to deliver a malicious archive file, with no user interaction needed for the exploit to succeed.

Blast radius

The impact could be severe across Windows systems that process archive files, potentially affecting servers, workstations, and applications that use Libarchive for decompression.

Detection

No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.

Prioritized remediation

Apply the latest Windows updates which include the patched version of Libarchive, or upgrade to version 2.590 or later if available.

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