CVE-2001-0961 Memory corruption in n/a
Local or remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed file viewed with the most pager utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0961?
CVE-2001-0961 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0961?
It affects 1 product.
Products include John E. Davis Most.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2001-0961 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0961 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9j5r-f687-r3xf.