CVE-2008-5912
2.1 Low
CVSS2
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Authentication
SINGLE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
PARTIAL
Availability Impact
NONE
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
6.7 Medium
AI Score
Confidence
Low
0.001 Low
EPSS
Percentile
48.6%
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.
Affected configurations
| CPE | Name | Operator | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft:internet_explorer | microsoft internet explorer | eq | * |
References
arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html
www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161
www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html
www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276
www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48173
Related
2.1 Low
CVSS2
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Authentication
SINGLE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
PARTIAL
Availability Impact
NONE
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
6.7 Medium
AI Score
Confidence
Low
0.001 Low
EPSS
Percentile
48.6%