How severe is CVE-2024-7490?

CVE-2024-7490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7490?

CVE-2024-7490 affects Microchip Advanced Software Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7490?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-7490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48404.

When was CVE-2024-7490 published?

CVE-2024-7490 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7490

CVE-2024-7490 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microchip Advanced Software Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48404
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Microchip Advanced Software Framework
Published: 2024-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-7490?: CVE-2024-7490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7490?: CVE-2024-7490 affects Microchip Advanced Software Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-7490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48404.
When was CVE-2024-7490 published?: CVE-2024-7490 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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