CVE-2024-7490

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Microchip Techology Advanced Software Framework example DHCP server can cause remote code execution through a buffer overflow. This vulnerability is associated with program files tinydhcpserver.C and program routines lwip_dhcp_find_option. This issue affects Advanced Software Framework: through 3.52.0.2574. ASF is no longer being supported. Apply provided workaround or migrate to an actively maintained framework.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/libraries/advanced-software-framework	Vendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/138043

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microchip:advanced_software_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

29 Aug 2025, 21:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE	~~CWE-20~~

Information

Published : 2024-08-08 15:15

Updated : 2025-08-29 21:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-7490

Mitre link : CVE-2024-7490

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-7490

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microchip

advanced_software_framework

CWE

CWE-120

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

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