CVE-2024-37079

vCenter Server contains a heap-overflow vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted network packet potentially leading to remote code execution.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Analyzed - security@vmware.com

Published

2024-06-18

Last modified

2026-01-24

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2026-01-23, action due 2026-02-13: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

CWE-787

Affected products

• Cloud Foundation (Vmware)
• Vcenter Server (Vmware)

References

• https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-37079