CVE-2024-37080 Memory corruption in VMware Cloud Foundation

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A heap-overflow in vCenter Server's DCERPC implementation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted network packets.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-37080?

CVE-2024-37080 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server, published on 18 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

vCenter Server contains a heap-overflow vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted network packet potentially leading to remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-37080?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Vcenter Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37080?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-37080 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-37080 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-37080 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw3w-f2gc-g47m.

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