CVE-2024-37079vCenter Server contains a heap-overflow vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol.
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It affects vmware cloud_foundation and 1 other product. Add what you run to find out whether that includes you.
CISA lists it as known exploited since Jan 23, 2026; federal agencies had to remediate by Feb 13, 2026. Treat that date as your deadline.
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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
- 9.8 CRITICAL (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-787
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Jan 23, 2026; federal remediation due Feb 13, 2026Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 22.38% (percentile 98)
- Assigned by
- vmware
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Jan 24, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
vmware cloud_foundation vmware:cloud_foundation | from 4.0 before 5.2 | NVD |
vmware vcenter_server vmware:vcenter_server | 8.0; 8.0; 8.0; 8.0; 8.0; 8.0; 8.0; 8.0; and 35 more ranges | NVD |
References
- https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453patch, vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-37079us-government-resource
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