CVE-2024-7490

Name: CVE-2024-7490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-08T15:15:19.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.5/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7490 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

9.5/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microchip	Advanced Software Framework	<= 3.52.0.2574

References

https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/libraries/advanced-software-frameworkVendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/138043Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7490?

How severe is CVE-2024-7490?

CVE-2024-7490 has a CVSS score of 9.5/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7490?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST