HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-5928
LOW

CVE-2017-5928

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 27, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.7
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5928 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

w31 product(s)
high resolution time api
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036
ADVISORYhttps://www.vusec.net/projects/anc
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97036
ADVISORYhttps://www.vusec.net/projects/anc

All References (6)

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

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-5928
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 27, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-5928 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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