CVE-2024-38812
Heap-overflow vulnerability
Description
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Broadcom Inc.
commercial·USaka vmware by broadcom
vmware
commercial·USaka vmware inc
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 20, 2024
Remediation due:Dec 11, 2024
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968
support.broadcom.com
https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/10/vmware-vcenter-server-cve-2024-38812-dcerpc-vulnerability/
blog.sonicwall.com
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/csv/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.csv
cisa.gov
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