How severe is CVE-2016-1493?

CVE-2016-1493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1493?

CVE-2016-1493 primarily affects Intel Driver Update Utility. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1493?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-1493 published?

CVE-2016-1493 was published on 2016-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1493

CVE-2016-1493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Driver Update Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Intel Driver Update Utility
Published: 2016-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1493?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-1493?: CVE-2016-1493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1493?: CVE-2016-1493 primarily affects Intel Driver Update Utility. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1493 published?: CVE-2016-1493 was published on 2016-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:driver_update_utility:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:driver_update_utility:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:driver_update_utility:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:driver_update_utility:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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