Microsoft Windows Libarchive code execution | CVE-2024-20697

NAME
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Microsoft Windows Libarchive code execution

Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2022 23H2
Microsoft Windows 11 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 23H2 for x64-based Systems

Risk Level:
7.3

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Access

DESCRIPTION
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Microsoft Windows could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the Libarchive component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
Required

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


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