An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Partial · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2008-5912
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xc4c-r5xp-fwr2
References
Other 4
- http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html
- http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161
- http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html
- http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf
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- TI-2015-00275 Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player through 13.0.0.262 and 14.x, 15.x, and… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2014-01386 Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 11 allows remote… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-01340 Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2019-00335 Command injection in Microsoft Office KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2017-00204 Out-of-bounds write in Microsoft Internet Explorer KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2008-5912 · CVE Program
- CVE-2008-5912 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xc4c-r5xp-fwr2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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