CVE - CVE-2008-5914

CVE-ID
CVE-2008-5914	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Apple Safari 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
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BID:33276 URL:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276 MISC:http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html MISC:http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161 MISC:http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html MISC:http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf
Assigning CNA
MITRE Corporation
Date Record Created
20090120	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20090120)
Votes (Legacy)

Comments (Legacy)

Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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