Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-0961 is a buffer overflow in the `most` file viewer. A specially malformed file could trigger code execution when viewed with `most`. Business risk is mainly where old systems still include or use `most`, especially for viewing untrusted files. Exposure is likely limited to systems with the `most` program installed and used to open files from untrusted sources. Legacy Debian-era deployments or long-lived Unix/Linux environments deserve attention. Treat as a legacy exposure check, not an emergency response, unless `most` is present on sensitive systems or used with externally supplied files. Mitigation focus: Check Debian DSA-076 and current distribution guidance for fixed `most` packages.; Update or remove `most` on systems where it is not operationally required.; Avoid opening untrusted files with `most` until vendor guidance is applied..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- most-file-create-bo(7149)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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