CVE-2024-7490 Remote Code Execution in Advanced Software Framework DHCP server
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework DHCP server example.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-7490?
CVE-2024-7490 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microchip Techology Advanced Software Framework, published on 8 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7490?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microchip Advanced Software Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7490?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-7490 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7490 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5xv-fggp-4j5r.