CVE-2016-1493 (GCVE-0-2016-1493)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-01-29 20:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 22:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135314/Intel… | x_refsource_MISC |
| http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/intel-driv… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?i… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537327/100… | mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/56 | mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC |
Date Public
2016-01-19 00:00
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