CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-69985

HighCVSS 8.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Libarchive allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of a system processing a malicious archive.

Recommendation

Apply the vendor security update as soon as possible and avoid processing untrusted archives.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Libarchive allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS