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.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

• https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38812

Additional Information

Catalog Version

2025.01.24

Catalog Released

Jan. 24, 2025

Days Until Due

0 days

Last Updated

4 months, 2 weeks ago