CVE-2008-5914

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Summary

CVECVE-2008-5914
StatePUBLISHED
Assignermitre
Source PriorityCVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback
Published2009-01-20 16:30:00 UTC
Updated2026-04-23 00:35:47 UTC
DescriptionAn 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.

Risk And Classification

Primary CVSS: v2.0 2.1 from [email protected]

AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Problem Types: NVD-CWE-Other | n/a

CVSS v2.0 Breakdown

Access Vector
Network
Access Complexity
High
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Partial
Availability
None

AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)

TypeVendorProductVersionUpdateEditionLanguage
Application Apple Safari All All All All

Vendor Declared Affected Products

SourceVendorProductVersionPlatforms
CNA Na N/a affected n/a Not specified

References

ReferenceSourceLinkTags
IBM Security Trusteer Fraud Protection Software | IBM af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 www.trusteer.com
www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 www.darkreading.com
Browser bug could allow phishing without e-mail | InfoWorld | News | 2009-01-13 | By Robert McMillan, IDG News Service af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 www.infoworld.com
Multiple Browser JavaScript Engine 'Math.Random()' Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 www.securityfocus.com
New in-session phishing attack could fool experienced users af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 arstechnica.com
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