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ZDI-26-405: X.Org Server GLX Extension Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

lowzdi_publishedPublished 2026-07-15

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-2026-56000.

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Original source: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-405/