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

Routine

LOW 1.9WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3126 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.9) affecting antiword. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.9 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: antiword

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

antiword antiword DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.32 · 0.35

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.32

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy antiword || rpm -q antiword || antiword --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison antiword sudo apt install antiword=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.32> sudo apt-mark hold antiword

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list antiword sudo dnf downgrade antiword-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.32> sudo dnf versionlock add antiword

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3126?

antiword: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3126 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3126 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3126 affect?

CVE-2005-3126 affects antiword. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3126?

Priority 19/100. On your watchlist

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