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The ResourceTiming API, a standard web performance interface, has been the subject of a medium-severity side-channel information leak tracked as CVE-2026-3929. This vulnerability affects Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge, and allows attackers to infer sensitive data through timing measurements of resource loads. The fix was implemented upstream in Chromium and subsequently ingested by Microsoft for Edge users. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details of the flaw, its implications for browser security, and the patching process. The topic is relevant for IT professionals and security-conscious users monitoring browser vulnerabilities and updates.
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    CVE-2026-3929 ResourceTiming Side-Channel: Edge Gets Chromium Fix

    The latest Chromium security update touching Microsoft Edge highlights a familiar but often underappreciated class of browser flaw: not a crash, not a straightforward remote code execution bug, but a side-channel information leak in ResourceTiming. Google’s Chrome release notes for March 2026...
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