CVE-2024-37079

Product

Broadcom / VMware vCenter Server

Vulnerability

Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Jan 23, 2026

Remediate by

Feb 13, 2026

Known ransomware use

No

Summary description

Broadcom VMware vCenter Server contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. This could allow a malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server to send specially crafted network packets, potentially leading to remote code execution.

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.

Notes

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37079