Overview
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.
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37079
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-37079 |
| Vendor / Product | Broadcom — VMware vCenter Server |
| NVD Published | 2024-06-18 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2026-01-26 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 9.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | CRITICAL |
| CWE | CWE-787 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2026-01-23 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2026-02-13 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2026-02-13.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2026-02-13 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2024-37079 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |