CVE-2024-37079

CRITICAL CISA KEV

Published Jun 18, 2024 Modified Jan 26, 2026 CWE-787

Description

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jan 23, 2026 Remediation due: Feb 13, 2026

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
vmware	cloud_foundation	4.0 — 5.2
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
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vmware	vcenter_server	All
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vmware	vcenter_server	All
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vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All
vmware	vcenter_server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-37079

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37079? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-37079? +

CVE-2024-37079 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37079? +

CVE-2024-37079 affects products from vmware, specifically: cloud_foundation, vcenter_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-37079? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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