CVE-2024-37079 — Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
CVE-2024-37079: Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Broadcom |
| Product | VMware vCenter Server |
| Date added | 2026-01-23 |
| Due date | 2026-02-13 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37079
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37079
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog