How severe is CVE-2009-1517?

CVE-2009-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1517?

CVE-2009-1517 affects Symantec Norton Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1517?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1517 published?

CVE-2009-1517 was published on 2009-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1517

CVE-2009-1517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Ghost with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Ghost
Published: 2009-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the Symantec.EasySetup.1 ActiveX control in EasySetupInt.dll 14.0.4.30167 in the EasySetup wizard in Symantec Norton Ghost 14.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified input to the (1) GetBackupLocationPath, (2) CallUninstall, (3) SetupDeleteVolume, (4) CanUseEasySetup, (5) CallAddInitialProtection, and (6) CallTour methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1517?: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the Symantec.EasySetup.1 ActiveX control in EasySetupInt.dll 14.0.4.30167 in the EasySetup wizard in Symantec Norton Ghost 14.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified input to the (1) GetBackupLocationPath, (2) CallUninstall, (3) SetupDeleteVolume, (4) CanUseEasySetup, (5) CallAddInitialProtection, and (6) CallTour methods.
How severe is CVE-2009-1517?: CVE-2009-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1517?: CVE-2009-1517 affects Symantec Norton Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1517 published?: CVE-2009-1517 was published on 2009-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_ghost:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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