The tool, known as the Intel Driver Update Utility, can be downloaded from Intel’s support website. It provides an easy way to find the latest drivers for various Intel chipsets, graphics cards, wireless cards, desktop boards, Intel NUC mini PCs or the Intel Compute Stick. The vulnerability stems from the tool using unencrypted HTTP connections to check for updates. The flaw was discovered by researchers from Core Security and was reported to Intel in November. The chip maker fixed the issue and released an updated version of the tool on Tuesday.”]
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