# CVE-2006-5966: Panda ActiveScan 5.53.00, and other versions before 5.54.01, allows remote attackers to (1) reboot the system using the Reinicializar method

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-11-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30318
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21763
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21132
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-64/advisory/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4536
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451864/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30317

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