This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of X.Org Server. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.1.
ZDI-26-769: X.Org Server XKB XkbSetMap Request Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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