Out-of-bounds write in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2024-20697
Published: January 9, 2024 / Updated: December 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85184
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20697
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Windows Libarchive. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted website or open a file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.