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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.

CVSS 7.5 · HighBuzz score 17.5

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Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 17.5

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Buzz score components · mention 11.0 · diversity 6.5 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
11.0
2 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
6.5
2 sources across 1 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
Best PoC traction
0
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Why it matters now

Mention timeline

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Evidence

Source links by recency

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  • Intel Patches Vulnerability in Driver Update UtilitySecurityWeek

    A new version of Intel’s Driver Update Utility released on Tuesday patches an information disclosure flaw identified by researchers at Core Security. The Intel Driver Update Utility is designed to help users keep their drivers up to date by scanning their computers and installing the latest drivers available from Intel.

    newswww.securityweek.comJan 20, 2016, 10:02 AM
  • Intel patches MiTM flaw in its Driver Update UtilityHelp Net Security

    Intel has fixed a remotely exploitable vulnerability (CVE-2016-1493) in the Intel Driver Update Utility which could be used by a man-in-the-middle attacker to corrupt transferred data, which could lead to information leak and ultimately even code execution. The Intel Driver Update Utility is a tool that analyzes the system drivers on the user’s computer. The Utility reports if any new drivers for Intel components (integrated graphics controllers, audio devices, wireless products, Ethernet network add-in adapters, … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comJan 20, 2016, 9:33 AM

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