CVE-2008-3435: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3435: LinkedIn Browser Toolbar 3.0.3.1100 and earlier does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which...

LinkedIn Browser Toolbar 3.0.3.1100 and earlier does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-3435 affects the LinkedIn Browser Toolbar update process. Older versions did not properly prove updates were genuine, so an attacker positioned on the network could trick a user into installing a malicious update. The source bundle does not show current active exploitation or a vendor patch. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still running the old LinkedIn Browser Toolbar. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless this obsolete toolbar remains installed or packaged in old browser images. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue with serious impact if present. It should not drive emergency response without evidence of affected installations, but any confirmed installation should be removed promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for LinkedIn Browser Toolbar 3.0.3.1100 or earlier.; Remove the toolbar from managed and unmanaged browser environments.; Check LinkedIn or vendor guidance for any historical update or replacement advice..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 1, 2008, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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