How severe is CVE-2006-5964?

CVE-2006-5964 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5964?

CVE-2006-5964 primarily affects Pentaware Pentasuite-pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5964?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-5964 published?

CVE-2006-5964 was published on 2007-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5964

CVE-2006-5964 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pentaware Pentasuite-pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pentaware Pentasuite-pro
Published: 2007-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

choShilA.bpl in PentaZip 8.5.1.190 and PentaSuite-PRO 8.5.1.221 allows local users, and user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by right clicking on a file with a long filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5964?: choShilA.bpl in PentaZip 8.5.1.190 and PentaSuite-PRO 8.5.1.221 allows local users, and user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by right clicking on a file with a long filename.
How severe is CVE-2006-5964?: CVE-2006-5964 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5964?: CVE-2006-5964 primarily affects Pentaware Pentasuite-pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5964 published?: CVE-2006-5964 was published on 2007-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pentaware:pentasuite-pro:8.5.1.221:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaware:pentazip:8.5.1.190:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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