Vulnerability in Intel Driver Update Utility

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 execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

EPSS: 0.012 (66.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1493?
CVE-2016-1493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Driver Update Utility, classified under Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-01-29.
How severe is CVE-2016-1493?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.