CVE-2008-5912 (GCVE-0-2008-5912)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2009-01-20 16:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 11:13
VLAI?
Summary
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.
Severity ?
No CVSS data available.
CWE
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Assigner
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