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.
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published: 2009-01-20T16:00:00
Updated: 2024-08-07T11:13:13.167Z
Reserved: 2009-01-20T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2008-5912

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2009-01-20T16:30:00.343
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2008-5912

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