CVE-2024-7490

moderate-risk
Published 2024-08-08

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.

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11.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 88% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Microchip

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/libraries/advanced-softw...
Third Party Advisory https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/138043
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moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 11/34 · Low
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal