CVE-2017-5928 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...
LowCVSS 3.7
EPSS 1.7%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| w3 high resolution time api | All versions | No fix listed |
References
- www.cs.vu.nl technical-description
- 97036 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- www.vusec.net third-party-advisory