ZDI-26-763: X.Org Server XKB XkbResizeKeyType Numeric Truncation Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
ZDI disclosed an X.Org Server XKB numeric truncation flaw enabling local privilege escalation.
Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-763, a numeric truncation flaw in the X.Org Server XKB XkbResizeKeyType function. A local attacker who can already run low-privileged code can escalate privileges on affected installations. ZDI assigned CVSS 7.8 and CVE-2026-93518. The advisory does not report exploitation in the wild.
- Numeric truncation flaw in XKB XkbResizeKeyType
- Local privilege escalation after low-privileged code execution
- ZDI CVSS 7.8, tracked as CVE-2026-93518
- No in-the-wild exploitation is stated
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| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Flags | Affected | Exposure | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-93518 | NVD description · AI analysis pending | — | — | — | — | — |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-93518.
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