RLSA-2026:99660: Important: xfsprogs security update
The xfsprogs packages contain a set of utilities to administer the XFS file system, including the mkfs.xfs utility to construct an XFS file system.
Security Fix(es):
xfsprogs: xfsprogs: Local privilege escalation via command injection in xfsadmin (CVE-2026-108472)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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rocky-linux/xfsprogs-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:6.16.0-2.el10_3 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/xfsprogs-xfs_scrub-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:6.16.0-2.el10_3 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/xfsprogsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:6.16.0-2.el10_3 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/xfsprogs-xfs_scrubto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:6.16.0-2.el10_3 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/xfsprogs-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:6.16.0-2.el10_3 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/xfsprogs-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:6.16.0-2.el10_3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. The issue is a local privilege-escalation vulnerability in xfs_admin, so remote network access alone is not indicated by the available data.
Which packages should be reviewed for exposure?
The advisory lists rocky-linux/xfsprogs as well as xfsprogs-devel, xfsprogs-xfs_scrub, and associated debuginfo and debugsource packages. Systems with the xfsprogs utilities installed should be prioritized because xfs_admin is part of the affected utility set.
What security impact could successful exploitation have?
The CVSS vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A successful local attacker could potentially escalate privileges through command injection in xfs_admin.