Vulnerability record

CVE-2024-37079

Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability

CriticalExploitation confirmedCISA KEV

What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run VMware vCenter Server, fix it now.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Feb 13, 2026.

Patch status

Official fix available since Sep 30, 2026

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

Patch or advisory on support.broadcom.com (opens in a new tab)

Description

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.

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

Products affected by this vulnerability, with versions and the source of each entry
Product	Vendor	Affected versions	Source
VMware vCenter Server	VMware (Broadcom)	8.0; 7.0	KEV

Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

CVSS scoredUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
CVE-2024-37079 scored CVSS 9.8: Broadcom VMware vCenter Server, Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched VMware vCenter Server systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
Patch releasedUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
Patch released for CVE-2024-37079: Broadcom VMware vCenter Server, Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Broadcom VMware vCenter Server. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference

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References

support.broadcom.com https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/2445…
nvd.nist.gov https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37079
cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-37079