#VU97446 Heap-based buffer overflow in vCenter Server - CVE-2024-38812

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#VU97446 Heap-based buffer overflow in vCenter Server - CVE-2024-38812

Published: September 17, 2024 / Updated: November 20, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97446
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38812
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the implementation of the DCERPC protocol. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the affected server, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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