How severe is CVE-2010-1591?

CVE-2010-1591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-1591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1591?

CVE-2010-1591 primarily affects Rising-global Rising Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1591?

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-2010-1591 published?

CVE-2010-1591 was published on 2010-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1591

CVE-2010-1591 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rising-global Rising Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Rising-global Rising Antivirus
Published: 2010-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Beijing Rising International Rising Antivirus 2008 through 2010 does not properly validate input to certain IOCTLs, including 0x83003C07, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted IOCTL requests to the (1) HookCont.sys, (2) HookNtos.sys, (3) HOOKREG.sys, or (4) HookSys.sys device driver; or the (5) RsNTGdi.sys kernel module, reachable through \Device\RSNTGDI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1591?: Beijing Rising International Rising Antivirus 2008 through 2010 does not properly validate input to certain IOCTLs, including 0x83003C07, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted IOCTL requests to the (1) HookCont.sys, (2) HookNtos.sys, (3) HOOKREG.sys, or (4) HookSys.sys device driver; or the (5) RsNTGdi.sys kernel module, reachable through \Device\RSNTGDI.
How severe is CVE-2010-1591?: CVE-2010-1591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-1591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1591?: CVE-2010-1591 primarily affects Rising-global Rising Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1591?: 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-2010-1591 published?: CVE-2010-1591 was published on 2010-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:rising-global:rising_antivirus:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rising-global:rising_antivirus:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rising-global:rising_antivirus:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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