CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1493

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

The organization is exposed to attacks that could lead to remote code execution, potentially resulting in data loss or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Intel Driver Update Utility to version 2.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS