Vulnerability Details : CVE-2005-3126
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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-3126
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2005-3126
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.9
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LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
3.4
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2005-3126
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2005-3126
Products affected by CVE-2005-3126
- cpe:2.3:a:antiword:antiword:0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:antiword:antiword:0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*