CVE-2009-1517 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via insecure ActiveX methods in Norton Ghost, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1517?
CVE-2009-1517 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1517?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Norton Ghost.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1517?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-1517 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1517 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rx4v-23fq-74x8.