CVE-2016-1493 Other in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting cleartext driver update downloads in the Intel Driver Update Utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1493?
CVE-2016-1493 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-345
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1493?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Driver Update Utility.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1493?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1493 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1493 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rvj2-jr49-7hc2.