What is the severity of CVE-2006-5966?

CVE-2006-5966 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5966?

To fix CVE-2006-5966, upgrade Panda ActiveScan to version 5.54.01 or later.

What methods are exploited in CVE-2006-5966?

CVE-2006-5966 exploits the Reinicializar method to reboot the system and the ObtenerTamano method to determine file existence and size.

Which versions of Panda ActiveScan are affected by CVE-2006-5966?

Versions of Panda ActiveScan before 5.54.01, specifically 5.53.00 and 5.0, are affected by CVE-2006-5966.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2006-5966?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2006-5966 to reboot the system or check for file sizes.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-5966

medium

6.4

CWE

399

17/11/2006

17/10/2018

CVE-2006-5966

First published: Fri Nov 17 2006(Updated: )

Panda ActiveScan 5.53.00, and other versions before 5.54.01, allows remote attackers to (1) reboot the system using the Reinicializar method in the ActiveScan.1 ActiveX control, or (2) determine arbitrary file existence and size via the ObtenerTamano method in the PAVPZ.SOS.1 ActiveX control.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Panda ActiveScan	=5.53.00
Panda ActiveScan	=5.0

Remedy

http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-64/advisory/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5966?
CVE-2006-5966 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5966?
To fix CVE-2006-5966, upgrade Panda ActiveScan to version 5.54.01 or later.
What methods are exploited in CVE-2006-5966?
CVE-2006-5966 exploits the Reinicializar method to reboot the system and the ObtenerTamano method to determine file existence and size.
Which versions of Panda ActiveScan are affected by CVE-2006-5966?
Versions of Panda ActiveScan before 5.54.01, specifically 5.53.00 and 5.0, are affected by CVE-2006-5966.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2006-5966?
Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2006-5966 to reboot the system or check for file sizes.

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