CVE-2016-1493

7.5 HIGH 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2016-01-29 20:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:42 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2016-01-29 20:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:42 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-345
Record status: Modified

Affected

Intel Driver Update Utility 2.0
Intel Driver Update Utility 2.1
Intel Driver Update Utility 2.2
Intel Driver Update Utility 2.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record