CVE-2024-38812 — Actively Exploited: vCenter Server (VMware)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-38812 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | VMware |
| Product | vCenter Server |
| Vulnerability name | VMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2024-11-20 |
| Remediation due | 2024-12-11 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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