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://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.
Published:Feb 27, 2017
Last Modified:Apr 20, 2025
EPS:Feb 27, 2017
EPSS Score:0.00641
CVSS Score:3.7
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
W3
Product
High Resolution Time Api
W3
High Resolution Time Api
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
No CWE recorded yet
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
No CAPEC recorded yet
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
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Physical
Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Scope
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Confidentiality
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Integrity
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Availability
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High
