CVE-2008-5912

low Microsoft
CVSS v3 Base Score
2.1
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS Score
17.1%
Exploitation probability in 30 days
Top 5% most likely to be exploited
Attack Characteristics
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
P
Availability
None
Published: January 20, 2009 (6323 days ago)
Last Modified: April 23, 2026
Vendor: Microsoft
Source: NVD

Description

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.

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

microsoft internet explorer

References

🔗 arstechnica.com 🔗 www.darkreading.com 🔗 www.infoworld.com 🔗 www.securityfocus.com 🔗 www.trusteer.com