CVE entry · CVE-2024-37079
CVE-2024-37079: Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability
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.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on January 23, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: February 13, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Broadcom VMware vCenter Server, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (support.broadcom.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog