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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 7.5/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135314/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility-2.2.0.5-Man-In-The-Middle.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/56
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/intel-driver-update-utility-mitm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537327/100/0/threaded
- https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00048&languageid=en-frPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135314/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility-2.2.0.5-Man-In-The-Middle.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/56
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/intel-driver-update-utility-mitm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537327/100/0/threaded
- https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00048&languageid=en-frPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 29, 2016
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified