CVE-2005-3126: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3126: The (1) kantiword (kantiword.sh) and (2) gantiword (gantiword.sh) scripts in antiword 0.35 and earlier allo...

The (1) kantiword (kantiword.sh) and (2) gantiword (gantiword.sh) scripts in antiword 0.35 and earlier allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary (a) output and (b) error files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Antiword helper scripts used unsafe temporary files. A local user could abuse symbolic links to make those scripts overwrite files they should not control. This matters mainly on legacy or shared systems where antiword 0.35 or earlier is still installed and those scripts are used. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux hosts with antiword 0.35 or earlier, especially multi-user systems or document conversion workflows invoking kantiword or gantiword. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected scripts run on shared production systems. Prioritize remediation where local users, batch document processing, or privileged automation interact with antiword. Mitigation focus: Check Debian DSA-945 and relevant vendor guidance for antiword updates.; Upgrade or replace antiword 0.35 and earlier where still deployed.; Restrict local access to systems running affected helper scripts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 18, 2006, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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antiword-tmp-file-symlink(24194)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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