CVE-2001-0961

CVE-2001-0961 is a critical-severity vulnerability in John E. Davis Most with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0961?
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.
How severe is CVE-2001-0961?
CVE-2001-0961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0961 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0961?
CVE-2001-0961 primarily affects John E. Davis Most. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0961?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0961 published?
CVE-2001-0961 was published on 2001-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)