CVE-2017-5928

3.7 LOW
Published: February 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.cs.vu.nl/~herbertb/download/papers/anc_ndss17.pdf
Source: cve@mitre.org
Technical Description
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vusec.net/projects/anc
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://www.cs.vu.nl/~herbertb/download/papers/anc_ndss17.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Technical Description
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vusec.net/projects/anc
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.7 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
71th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

w3