CVE-2008-5914

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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 2.1 Low

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2009-01-20

Last modified

2024-09-17

Affected products

• Safari (Apple)

References

• http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html
• http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161
• http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276
• http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf