CVE-2024-38812
The 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.
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Nov 20, 2024
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Dec 11, 2024 (BOD 22-01)
- First attack observed 1 day after disclosure
- Confirmed by sensors, not only by reports
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Source: CISA KEV · Jun 9, 2026 Dec 4, 2025 Oct 9, 2025 May 8, 2025 Feb 27, 2025 Dec 11, 2024
CVSS score9.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness type (CWE)CWE-122, CWE-787
Vendorsvmware
Affected products
| Vendors | Prodotto | Versioni |
|---|---|---|
| vmware | cloud foundation | < 5.2 |
| vmware | vcenter server | 7.0 |
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