Ubuntu Security Update USN-7573-2: X.Org X Server vulnerabilities

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USN-7573-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in X.Org. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Nils Emmerich discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled certain memory operations. An attacker could use these issues to cause the X Server to crash, leading to a denial of service, obtain sensitive information, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

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