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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | stardict | 3.0.1-5 | — |
| Debian 13 | stardict | 3.0.1-5 | — |
| Debian 12 | stardict | 3.0.1-5 | — |
References
- 20090626 evil little dictionary mailing-list
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=534731
- FEDORA-2010-0012 vendor-advisory