CVE-2024-38812
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
77.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-11-20
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-12-11
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- 2024-09-17
- Last Modified
- 2025-10-31
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-38812?
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.
Is CVE-2024-38812 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-38812 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 12/11/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-38812?
CVE-2024-38812 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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