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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 20, 2009· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5912

CVE-2008-5912

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.

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  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
    • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • (no CPE)

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