Remote Code Execution in Advanced Software Framework DHCP server
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- Present
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-120 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip Techology | Advanced Software Framework | up to 3.52.0.2574 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Advanced Software Framework VendorMicrochip Techology Affected up to 3.52.0.2574 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-7490
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-m5xv-fggp-4j5r
References
Sources
- CVE-2024-7490 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-7490 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-m5xv-fggp-4j5r · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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