Vulnerabilities > CVE-2008-5914 - Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari
Attack vector
UNKNOWN Attack complexity
UNKNOWN Privileges required
UNKNOWN Confidentiality impact
UNKNOWN Integrity impact
UNKNOWN Availability impact
UNKNOWN Summary
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.
Vulnerable Configurations
| Part | Description | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 1 |
References
- 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