CVE-2024-37079

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 13.83% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory broadcom.com
Affected: n/a VMware vCenter Server
Affected: n/a VMware Cloud Foundation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37079?
CVE-2024-37079 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-37079?
To fix CVE-2024-37079, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-37079 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-37079 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-37079?
CVE-2024-37079 affects n/a VMware vCenter Server, n/a VMware Cloud Foundation.
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