CVE-2017-5928 — LOW (3.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3	High Resolution Time Api	-

References

http://www.cs.vu.nl/~herbertb/download/papers/anc_ndss17.pdfTechnical Description
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036Third Party AdvisoryVDB 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 AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vusec.net/projects/ancThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5928?

CVE-2017-5928 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). 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...

How severe is CVE-2017-5928?

CVE-2017-5928 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5928?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: W3 High Resolution Time Api.