CVE-2017-5928

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.

3.7

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.64%

Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory vusec.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.cs.vu.nl/~herbertb/download/papers/anc_ndss17.pdf	technical description
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036	vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.vusec.net/projects/anc	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5928?: CVE-2017-5928 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5928?: To fix CVE-2017-5928, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5928 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5928 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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