CVE-2008-5912

An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer creates and exposes a "temporary footprint" when there is a current login to a web site, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, aka an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: as of 20090116, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, because it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 00:55

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html - () http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html -
References () http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161 - () http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161 -
References () http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html - () http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276 -
References () http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf - () http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf -
References () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48173 - () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48173 -

Information

Published : 2009-01-20 16:30

Updated : 2024-11-21 00:55


NVD link : CVE-2008-5912

Mitre link : CVE-2008-5912

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-5912


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Products Affected

microsoft

  • internet_explorer