Broadcom VMware vCenter Server Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability (CVE-2024-37079)
Severity: critical · Patch status: patched · Since 2026-01-23 · CVE-2024-37079
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. CISA added CVE-2024-37079 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Jan 23, 2026, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Feb 13, 2026 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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