CVE-2024-38812: VMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2024-38812

Vulnerability Name

VMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

• Project: VMware
• Product: vCenter Server

Date

• Date Added: 2024-11-20
• Due Date: 2024-12-11

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38812

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