CVE-2026-69639 Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Libarchive allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-69639?

CVE-2026-69639 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809, published on 13 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-69639?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows 11 25h2 and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-69639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-69639 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-69639 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-69639 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1809 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f5p4-fm99-5w6v.

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