How severe is CVE-2012-2150?

CVE-2012-2150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2150 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2150?

CVE-2012-2150 affects Sgi Xfsprogs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2150?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2150 published?

CVE-2012-2150 was published on 2015-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2150

CVE-2012-2150 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sgi Xfsprogs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sgi Xfsprogs
Published: 2015-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2150?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-2150?: CVE-2012-2150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2150 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2150?: CVE-2012-2150 affects Sgi Xfsprogs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2150?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2150 published?: CVE-2012-2150 was published on 2015-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sgi:xfsprogs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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