CVE-2008-5912
Microsoft Internet Explorer - In-Session Phishing via JavaScript Temporary Footprint
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48173
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276
Scores
EPSS
0.0785
EPSS Percentile
94.1%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/internet_explorer
Published
Jan 20, 2009
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026