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CVE-2024-38812

KEVVMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description

VMware vCenter Server contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with network access to the vCenter Server to execute remote code by sending a specially crafted packet.

The 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
PublishedSep 17, 2024
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVNov 20, 2024
Remediation dueDec 11, 2024
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    Risk assessment · Critical

    Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

    Exploitation
    Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
    Federal remediation deadline
    Overdue by 685 days
    CVSS
    9.8 CRITICAL
    EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
    54.6% · top 1% of all CVEs
    Weakness
    CWE-122
    Attack vector
    Network, remotely reachable
    Preconditions
    No privileges and no user interaction
    Recommended actions
    1. 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions 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.

    Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.