CVE-2009-2260

stardict: network queries may expose sensitive information

Published Jun 30, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
stardict 3.0.1, when Enable Net Dict is configured, sends the contents of the clipboard to a dictionary server, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-2256 stardict 3.0.1, when Enable Net Dict is configured, sends the contents of the clipboard to a dictionary server, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2025, 9:08 PM
Reserved
Jun 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 30, 2009, 10:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:09 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 26, 2009, 12:00 AM