### [CVE-2016-1493](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-1493)
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### 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.

### POC

#### Reference
- 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

#### Github
No PoCs found on GitHub currently.