VMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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.
A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2024-12-11 under CISA BOD 22-01.
This is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server. The 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. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.
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CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-11-20 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2024-12-11.
Manual remediation steps
Apply the Vendor Patch
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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