CVE-2009-2260: stardict 3.0.1, when Enable Net Dict is configured, sends the contents of the clipboard to a dictionary ser...

Security readout for executives and security teams

StarDict 3.0.1 can expose whatever a user has copied if the Net Dict feature is enabled. Clipboard contents are sent to a dictionary server, creating a confidentiality risk if sensitive data is copied and network traffic can be observed. Exposure appears limited to systems running StarDict 3.0.1 with Enable Net Dict configured. Risk is higher where users copy passwords, tokens, customer data, or internal text and where dictionary traffic crosses observable networks. Treat this as a targeted confidentiality cleanup, not a broad emergency. Prioritize environments where StarDict was deployed on user workstations that handle credentials, customer information, legal content, or internal operational data. Mitigation focus: Disable StarDict Enable Net Dict on affected systems.; Apply vendor or distribution package updates where available.; Review Debian and Fedora advisory guidance for fixed package details..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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