CVE-2006-5966

Description

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.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.11% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30318 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21763 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21132 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-64/advisory/ patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4536 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451864/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30317 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5966?
CVE-2006-5966 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5966?
To fix CVE-2006-5966, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-5966 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2006-5966 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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