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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2024-7490
Remote Code Execution in Advanced Software Framework DHCP server
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 8, 2024, 3:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 29, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-7490 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microchip advanced_software_framework
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-7490.

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

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-7490 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-7490 weaknesses.

CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-67: String Format Overflow in syslog() String Format Overflow in syslog() CAPEC-92: Forced Integer Overflow Forced Integer Overflow CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-7490 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
Broadcom Warns of High-Risk VMware HCX Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38814)

In a recent security advisory, Broadcom disclosed a significant SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-38814) affecting VMware HCX, a key component used in multi-cloud infrastructures to enable applica ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 17, 2024 (11 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Rittal IoT Interface and CMC III Processing Unit Plagued by Critical Security Flaws

Rittal, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, has addressed multiple vulnerabilities in their IoT Interface and CMC III Processing Unit. Discovered by Johannes Kruchem of SEC Consult ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 16, 2024 (11 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical WatchGuard Vulnerabilities Discovered: CVE-2024-6592 and CVE-2024-6593

Cybersecurity firm RedTeam Pentesting GmbH has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-6592 and CVE-2024-6593, in WatchGuard’s Authentication Gateway (also known as Single Sign-On Agent) and ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 28, 2024 (11 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability Discovered in ‘The Events Calendar’ WordPress Plugin (CVE-2024-8275)

A severe security flaw has been identified in the popular WordPress plugin The Events Calendar, affecting all versions up to and including 6.6.4. Designated as CVE-2024-8275, the vulnerability has bee ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 26, 2024 (11 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
TeamViewer Urges Users to Patch Privilege Escalation Flaws (CVE-2024-7479 and CVE-2024-7481)

In a recently disclosed security bulletin, TeamViewer has highlighted two critical vulnerabilities impacting its Remote Client and Remote Host products for Windows. CVE-2024-7479 and CVE-2024-7481—bot ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 26, 2024 (11 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • The Cyber Express
New Vulnerability in Microchip Advanced Software Framework Poses Risks

The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) at Carnegie Mellon University issued a warning about a security flaw in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF). This Microchip vulnerability, tracked as ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 25, 2024 (11 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • The Hacker News
Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk

IoT Security / Vulnerability A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF) that, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution. The vu ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 23, 2024 (11 months, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-7490: Urgent Warning for IoT Devices Using Microchip ASF, No Patch Available

The latest vulnerability disclosure identifies a significant security flaw in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF), specifically within its tinydhcp server implementation. This vulnerabilit ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 23, 2024 (11 months, 3 weeks ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-7490 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5

    Aug. 29, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CWE CWE-20
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/138043
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/libraries/advanced-software-framework No Types Assigned https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/libraries/advanced-software-framework Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-120
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microchip:advanced_software_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.52.0.2574
  • CVE Modified by dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5

    Aug. 08, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5

    Aug. 08, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed 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. 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.
  • CVE Received by dc3f6da9-85b5-4a73-84a2-2ec90b40fca5

    Aug. 08, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added Reference Microchip Technology https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/libraries/advanced-software-framework [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Microchip Technology CWE-120
    Added CWE Microchip Technology CWE-20
    Added Tag Microchip Technology unsupported-when-assigned
    Added CVSS V4.0 Microchip Technology 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 is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.5
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Base CVSS Score: 9.8
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