CVE-2023-3297
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2023-3297 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Accountsservice | < 23.13.9-2ubuntu2 |
| Canonical | Accountsservice | < 22.08.8-1ubuntu7.1 |
| Canonical | Accountsservice | < 22.07.5-2ubuntu1.4 |
| Canonical | Accountsservice | < 0.6.55-0ubuntu12\~20.04.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 23.04 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/accountsservice/+bug/2024182Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-3297Third Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2023-139_accountsservice/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6190-1Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/accountsservice/+bug/2024182Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-3297Third Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2023-139_accountsservice/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6190-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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 score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3297?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-3297?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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