Findings

CVE-2026-93523

ZDI-26-768: X.Org Server XInput ProcXIPassiveUngrabDevice Heap-based Buffer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2026

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-2026-93523.

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Timeline

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  1. Oct 15, 2026 · Zero Day Initiative

    Detected

    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-2026-93523.

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-93523

    Official CVE identifier

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  • Zero Day InitiativeCoordinated disclosureZDI-26-768

    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-2026-93523.

    zerodayinitiative.com