How severe is CVE-2023-3297?

CVE-2023-3297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-3297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3297?

CVE-2023-3297 primarily affects Canonical Accountsservice. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3297?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-3297 published?

CVE-2023-3297 was published on 2023-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3297

CVE-2023-3297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Accountsservice with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Canonical Accountsservice
Published: 2023-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Ubuntu's accountsservice an unprivileged local attacker can trigger a use-after-free vulnerability in accountsservice by sending a D-Bus message to the accounts-daemon process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3297?: In Ubuntu's accountsservice an unprivileged local attacker can trigger a use-after-free vulnerability in accountsservice by sending a D-Bus message to the accounts-daemon process.
How severe is CVE-2023-3297?: CVE-2023-3297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-3297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3297?: CVE-2023-3297 primarily affects Canonical Accountsservice. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-3297 published?: CVE-2023-3297 was published on 2023-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:canonical:accountsservice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:22.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:22.10:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:23.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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