CVE-2025-53964
Description
A flaw was found in GoldenDict. The application allows reading and modification of arbitrary files when a user adds a specially crafted dictionary and subsequently performs a search. This vulnerability allows a network attacker with user interaction to potentially manipulate files on the system. The root cause is an exposed, potentially dangerous method within the dictionary handling process, which leads to unauthorized file modification.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability,Access Control,Other
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Read Application Data; Modify Application Data; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands; Other
Exposing critical functionality essentially provides an attacker with the privilege level of the exposed functionality. This could result in the modification or exposure of sensitive data or possibly even execution of arbitrary code.
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