How severe is CVE-2010-1517?

CVE-2010-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-1517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1517?

CVE-2010-1517 affects Gigabyte Dldrv2 Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1517?

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

When was CVE-2010-1517 published?

CVE-2010-1517 was published on 2010-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1517

CVE-2010-1517 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gigabyte Dldrv2 Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gigabyte Dldrv2 Activex Control
Published: 2010-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The GIGABYTE Dldrv2 ActiveX control 1.4.206.11 allows remote attackers to (1) download arbitrary programs onto a client system, and execute these programs, via vectors involving the dl method; and (2) download arbitrary programs onto a client system via vectors involving the SetDLInfo method in conjunction with the Bdl method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1517?: The GIGABYTE Dldrv2 ActiveX control 1.4.206.11 allows remote attackers to (1) download arbitrary programs onto a client system, and execute these programs, via vectors involving the dl method; and (2) download arbitrary programs onto a client system via vectors involving the SetDLInfo method in conjunction with the Bdl method.
How severe is CVE-2010-1517?: CVE-2010-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-1517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1517?: CVE-2010-1517 affects Gigabyte Dldrv2 Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-1517 published?: CVE-2010-1517 was published on 2010-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gigabyte:dldrv2_activex_control:1.4.206.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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