Microsoft Internet Explorer unspecified authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This affects the function unspecified. The manipulation results in authentication spoofing. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-5912. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer (Web Browser) (unknown version). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function unspecified. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published 01/20/2009 by Amit Klein (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-5912 since 01/20/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48173), SecurityFocus (BID 33276†) and Secunia (SA40326†). Similar entries are available at VDB-45963, VDB-45962, VDB-45961 and VDB-53783. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Internet Explorer

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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OpenVAS ID: 900192
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Amit Klein
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-5912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45960
X-Force: 48173 - Multiple browser JavaScript implementation unspecified function weak security
SecurityFocus: 33276 - Multiple Browser JavaScript Engine 'Math.Random()' Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 40326

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/04/2021 08:29
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (49), 04/07/2017 12:09 (6), 08/04/2021 08:29 (8)
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