CVE Vulnerability

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.

2.1 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 2.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

References
Link Resource
http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276
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
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2009-01-20 04:30

Updated : 2009-01-23 03:44

NVD link : CVE-2008-5914

Mitre link : CVE-2008-5914

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other