CVE-2008-3435 describes a critical vulnerability in LinkedIn Browser Toolbar versions 3.0.3.1100 and earlier, where the update mechanism fails to properly authenticate updates. This allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious "Trojan horse" updates, as demonstrated by techniques like DNS cache poisoning. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion, the underlying weakness (CWE-94) remains a significant security flaw.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.0.3.1100CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linkedin:browser_toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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