Broadcom · VMware vCenter Server
CVE-2024-37079
Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
What it is
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.
CISA: 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.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: February 13, 2026
More exploited flaws from Broadcom
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Path Traversal | VMware vCenter | Critical 9.8 | 2.6% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Command Injection | VMware Aria Operations | High 8.1 | 18% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Privilege Defined with Unsafe Actions | VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools | High 7.8 | 8.6% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Code Injection | Brocade Fabric OS | High 8.6 | 0.7% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.