Excessive privileges In systemd
Description
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."
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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