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CVE-2024-37079

Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 22.4%
  1. Published18 Jun 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV23 Jan 2026
  3. Remediation due13 Feb 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 23 Jan 2026Federal remediation due: 13 Feb 2026

Description

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 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

VMware Cloud Foundation≥ 4.0 < 5.2
VMware Vcenter Server7.0 · 8.0

Remediation

Fixed in
VMware Cloud Foundation≥ 5.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-37079 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-37079 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 23 Jan 2026.

How severe is CVE-2024-37079?

CVE-2024-37079 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 22.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-37079?

Affected products include VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Vcenter Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37079?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.