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.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135314/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility-2.2.0.5-Man-In-The-Middle.html
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/intel-driver-update-utility-mitm
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00048&languageid=en-fr
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537327/100/0/threaded
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/56
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0022
EPSS Percentile
44.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-345
Status
published
Products (4)
intel/driver_update_utility
2.0
intel/driver_update_utility
2.1
intel/driver_update_utility
2.2
intel/driver_update_utility
2.3
Published
Jan 29, 2016
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026