CVE-2009-1517: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1517: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the Symantec.EasySetup.1 ActiveX control in EasySetupInt.dll 14...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects a legacy Symantec Norton Ghost 14 EasySetup ActiveX control. A malicious web page could reportedly crash the browser and might execute code through vulnerable control methods. The public record does not provide CVSS, a confirmed patch, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on old Windows systems with Norton Ghost 14.0 installed and browsers configured to instantiate ActiveX controls. Modern environments without Norton Ghost 14 or legacy Internet Explorer ActiveX support are unlikely to be exposed. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not a broad emergency. Prioritize systems that still allow ActiveX in browsers or run old backup software on privileged workstations. Mitigation focus: Check Symantec or Broadcom guidance for any official fix or retirement advice.; Remove Norton Ghost 14 where it is no longer required.; Disable or block the affected ActiveX control if removal is not immediately possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 4, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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8523CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
nortonghost-easysetupint-dos(50098)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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