The SetX11Keyboard function in systemd, when PolicyKit Local Authority (PKLA) is used to change the group permissions on the X Keyboard Extension (XKB) layouts description, allows local users in the group to modify the Xorg X11 Server configuration file and possibly gain privileges via vectors involving "special and control characters."
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade systemd | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sys-apps/systemd. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 28, 2013 |
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