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CVE-2024-37079

KEVBroadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
Description

Broadcom VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. This could allow a malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server to send specially crafted network packets, potentially leading to remote code execution.

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.

CVSS 3.1 vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
PublishedJun 18, 2024
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVJan 23, 2026
Remediation dueFeb 13, 2026
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    Risk assessment · Critical

    Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

    Exploitation
    Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
    Federal remediation deadline
    Overdue by 256 days
    CVSS
    9.8 CRITICAL
    EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
    22.4% · top 2% of all CVEs
    Weakness
    CWE-787
    Attack vector
    Network, remotely reachable
    Preconditions
    No privileges and no user interaction
    Recommended actions
    1. 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
    2. 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
    3. 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
    4. 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.

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