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

Vulnerability Name

VMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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?

Ransomware Status:

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

Related News Articles

• CISA Adds Actively Exploited VMware vCenter Flaw CVE-2024-37079 to KEV CatalogJanuary 24, 2026
• Broadcom fixes high-severity VMware NSX bugs reported by NSASeptember 30, 2025
• Broadcom warns of authentication bypass in VMware Windows ToolsMarch 25, 2025
• Broadcom fixes three VMware zero-days exploited in attacksMarch 4, 2025

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-122