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CVE-2024-38812

VMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 54.6%
  1. Published17 Sept 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV20 Nov 2024
  3. Remediation due11 Dec 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 20 Nov 2024Federal remediation due: 11 Dec 2024

Description

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 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-2024-38812 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38812 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 20 Nov 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-38812?

CVE-2024-38812 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 54.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38812?

Affected products include VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Vcenter Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38812?

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.