CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0961

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the tab expansion capability of the most program allows local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed file that is viewed with most.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the most program to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in tab expansion capability of the most program allows local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed file that is viewed with most.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS