Security tracker
CVE-2024-37079: Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
In short
Broadcom VMware vCenter Server has a weakness classified as out-of-bounds write (CWE-787). CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-01-23. NVD lists CVSS 3.1 at 9.8 CRITICAL.
What it is
“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.” — CISA KEV, retrieved 2026-11-01
“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.” — NVD, retrieved 2026-11-01
Who is affected
Broadcom VMware vCenter Server. NVD lists the following versions as affected:
- VMware Cloud Foundation: from 4.0 inclusive, before 5.2
- VMware vCenter Server: version 8.0
- VMware vCenter Server: version 7.0
Exploitation status
CISA KEV added: 2026-01-23. Known ransomware campaign use: Not reported by CISA. Due date CISA set for US federal civilian agencies: 2026-02-13.
Scores
NVD CVSS 3.1: 9.8 CRITICAL; vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H; source [email protected].
EPSS by FIRST: 22.38%; percentile 97.69; score date 2026-10-31. EPSS estimates the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
CWE: CWE-787.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-18T06:15:11.350 | NVD published |
| 2026-01-23 | CISA KEV added |
| 2026-02-13 | CISA KEV due |
| 2026-06-17T07:37:43.330 | NVD last modified |
| 2026-10-31 | FIRST EPSS score |
CISA required action
“Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.” — CISA KEV
What to do
- Confirm whether you run Broadcom VMware vCenter Server and which version.
- Apply the vendor update or mitigation in the advisory.
- Follow CISA’s required action.
- Review the vendor guidance on signs of compromise.
- Track the fix through completion.
Sources and dates
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, version 2026.10.30; retrieved 2026-11-01. CISA KEV data: CC0 1.0. No endorsement by CISA.
NVD retrieved: 2026-11-01. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.
EPSS scores by FIRST; score date 2026-10-31.
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