Is CVE-2009-1517 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-1517, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-1517 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-1517 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-1517?

CVE-2009-1517 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-1517

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 4, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1517 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-1517. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.