# CVE-2016-1493: Intel Driver Update Utility before 2.4 retrieves driver updates in cleartext, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execu

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-01-29 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Intel Driver Update Utility before 2.4 retrieves driver updates in cleartext, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

## What to do

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135314/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility-2.2.0.5-Man-In-The-Middle.html
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/intel-driver-update-utility-mitm
- https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00048&languageid=en-fr
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537327/100/0/threaded
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/56

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