CVE-2024-37079
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitvCenter Server contains a heap-overflow vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol.
Published Jun 24, 2024 · Updated Jan 24, 2026 · Also known as TR-24-0756
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-37079 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Cloud Foundation (Vmware), Vcenter Server (Vmware).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 23, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cloud Foundation 5.2, Vcenter Server 7.0 U3r, Vcenter Server 8.0 U1e.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 23, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
46 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud FoundationVmware | >= 5.x | 5.2 |
| Vcenter ServerVmware | 7.0, 7.0-a, 7.0-b, 7.0-c, 7.0-d, 7.0-update1, 7.0-update1a, 7.0-update1c | 8.0 U2d |
Patched Releases
Cloud Foundation
5.2
Vcenter Server
7.0 U3r, 8.0 U1e, 8.0 U2d
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 24, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 23, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 23, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 23, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 23, 2026
Last updated
Jan 24, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
vCenter Server contains a heap-overflow vulnerability in the implementation of the DCERPC protocol.
Affected: Cloud Foundation (Vmware) versions >= 5.x; Vcenter Server (Vmware) versions 7.0, 7.0-a, 7.0-b, 7.0-c, 7.0-d, 7.0-update1, 7.0-update1a, 7.0-update1c. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 23, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Jan 23, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 13, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cloud Foundation 5.2, Vcenter Server 7.0 U3r, Vcenter Server 8.0 U1e.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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