CVE-2024-37079
CVE-2024-37079
In short
vCenter Server has a memory overflow bug in its DCERPC protocol handler. An attacker on the network can send a specially crafted packet to execute malicious code on the server without needing credentials.
Technical detail
Heap-overflow vulnerability in DCERPC protocol implementation allows unauthenticated remote code execution. Attack vector is network-based requiring only network connectivity; no prior authentication or user interaction needed. Successful exploitation grants complete server compromise with CRITICAL impact.
Summary generated and translated by AI from the 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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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