ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2024-38812: VMware vCenter Server Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Vendor | VMware |
|---|---|
| Product | vCenter Server |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 20 Nov 2024 |
| CISA federal deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-122 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
Other VMware flaws
- CVE-2025-22226: VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-22225: VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-22224: VMware ESXi and Workstation TOCTOU Race Condition Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-38813: VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-37085: VMware ESXi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.