Vulnerabilities > CVE-2008-5915 - Unspecified vulnerability in Google Chrome
Attack vector
NETWORK Attack complexity
HIGH Privileges required
SINGLE Confidentiality impact
NONE Integrity impact
PARTIAL Availability impact
NONE Summary
An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Google Chrome 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 |
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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.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