CVE-2008-5912 Information

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.

Reference

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 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48173