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CVE-2008-5915: An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Google Chrome creates and exposes a "temporary...

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.

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This old Chrome issue tracked a vague report about in-session phishing. When a user was already logged in to a website, Chrome's JavaScript implementation reportedly exposed a temporary signal that could make a spoofed pop-up more convincing. The sources do not identify affected versions, a patch, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure can only be scoped by historical Chrome use. Organizations with legacy Chrome from the 2008-2009 period, old gold images, kiosks, or unmanaged browser estates are the plausible concern. The bundle provides no precise version range, platform, or CPE data. Treat this as a low-operational-urgency historical tracking item unless legacy Chrome exists in your environment. The business action is browser hygiene and inventory confirmation, not emergency incident response based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or archive guidance for historical Chrome advisories before asserting a specific fix.; Remove or upgrade any legacy 2008-era Chrome installations found in managed environments.; Prioritize modern browser auto-update enforcement across endpoints and kiosks..

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