CVE-2017-5928
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CVE-2017-5928 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The W3C High Resolution Time API, as implemented in various web browsers, does not consider that memory-reference times can be measured by a performance.now "Time to Tick" approach even with the https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1167489#c9 protection mechanism in place, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct AnC attacks via crafted JavaScript code.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The W3C High Resolution Time API, as implemented in various web browsers, does not consider that memory-reference times can be measured by a performance.now "Time to Tick" approach even with the https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1167489#c9 protection mechanism in place, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct AnC attacks via crafted JavaScript code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W3 | High Resolution Time Api | All versions |
References
- http://www.cs.vu.nl/~herbertb/download/papers/anc_ndss17.pdfTechnical Description
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vusec.net/projects/ancThird Party Advisory
- http://www.cs.vu.nl/~herbertb/download/papers/anc_ndss17.pdfTechnical Description
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vusec.net/projects/ancThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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