CVE-2008-5915

Description

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.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.52%

Third-Party Advisory arstechnica.com Third-Party Advisory darkreading.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory trusteer.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html	broken link
http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161	third party advisory
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html	third party advisory
http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5915?: CVE-2008-5915 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5915?: To fix CVE-2008-5915, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-5915 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-5915 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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