Description
xfs_metadump in xfsprogs before 3.2.4 does not properly obfuscate file data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a generated image.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | xfsprogs | 3.2.4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | xfsprogs | 3.2.4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | xfsprogs | 3.2.4-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | xfsprogs | No fix yet | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | xfsprogs +2 | 3.2.2-2.el7 | RHSA-2015:2151 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | xfsprogs | 3.2.1-3.5 | SUSE-SU-2015:2384-1 |
| SLES 12 | xfsprogs | 3.2.1-3.5 | SUSE-SU-2015:2384-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | xfsprogs | 3.1.8-0.7.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2383-1 |
| SLES 11 SP3 | xfsprogs | 3.1.8-0.7.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2383-1 |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | xfsprogs | 3.2.1-3.5 | SUSE-SU-2015:2384-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | xfsprogs | 3.2.1-3.5 | SUSE-SU-2015:2384-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | xfsprogs | 3.1.8-0.7.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2383-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP3 | xfsprogs | 3.1.8-0.7.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2383-1 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | xfsprogs +2 | 3.2.2-2.el7 | ELSA-2015-2151 |
Advisories 4
- RHSA-2015:2151 Red Hat Security Advisory: xfsprogs security, bug fix and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2383-1 Security update for xfsprogs SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2384-1 Security update for xfsprogs SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ELSA-2015-2151 Low: xfsprogs security, bug fix and enhancement update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Nov 23, 2015
References
- [oss-security] 20150730 Re: CVE-2012-2150 xfsprogs: xfs_metadump information disclosure flaw mailing-list
- FEDORA-2015-12406 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2015:1429 vendor-advisory
- [xfs] 20150729 [ANNOUNCE] xfsprogs: v3.2.4 released mailing-list
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=817696
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- [oss-security] 20150723 CVE-2012-2150 xfsprogs: xfs_metadump information disclosure flaw mailing-list
- FEDORA-2015-12380 vendor-advisory
- 76013 vdb-entry
- FEDORA-2015-12435 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0018 vendor-advisory