CVE-2007-2654: xfs_fsr in xfsdump creates a .fsr temporary directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to r

Routine

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CVE-2007-2654 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting suse linux, suse linux openexchange server, suse linux school server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xfs_fsr in xfsdump creates a .fsr temporary directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read or overwrite arbitrary files on xfs filesystems.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2007-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: suse · xfsdump

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-14 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

suse suse linux MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0 · 8 · 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

suse suse linux openexchange server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy suse-linux-openexchange-server || rpm -q suse-linux-openexchange-server || suse-linux-openexchange-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison suse-linux-openexchange-server sudo apt install suse-linux-openexchange-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold suse-linux-openexchange-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list suse-linux-openexchange-server sudo dnf downgrade suse-linux-openexchange-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add suse-linux-openexchange-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

suse suse linux school server DOWNGRADE

Affected: gold

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before gold

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy suse-linux-school-server || rpm -q suse-linux-school-server || suse-linux-school-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before gold (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison suse-linux-school-server sudo apt install suse-linux-school-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_gold> sudo apt-mark hold suse-linux-school-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list suse-linux-school-server sudo dnf downgrade suse-linux-school-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_gold> sudo dnf versionlock add suse-linux-school-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

suse suse linux standard server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy suse-linux-standard-server || rpm -q suse-linux-standard-server || suse-linux-standard-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison suse-linux-standard-server sudo apt install suse-linux-standard-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold suse-linux-standard-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list suse-linux-standard-server sudo dnf downgrade suse-linux-standard-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add suse-linux-standard-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

suse suse open enterprise server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy suse-open-enterprise-server || rpm -q suse-open-enterprise-server || suse-open-enterprise-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison suse-open-enterprise-server sudo apt install suse-open-enterprise-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_9> sudo apt-mark hold suse-open-enterprise-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list suse-open-enterprise-server sudo dnf downgrade suse-open-enterprise-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_9> sudo dnf versionlock add suse-open-enterprise-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

xfsdump xfsdump DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.38

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.38

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xfsdump || rpm -q xfsdump || xfsdump --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xfsdump sudo apt install xfsdump=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.38> sudo apt-mark hold xfsdump

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xfsdump sudo dnf downgrade xfsdump-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.38> sudo dnf versionlock add xfsdump

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2654?

suse linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; suse linux openexchange server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; suse linux school server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2654 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2654 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-2654 affect?

CVE-2007-2654 affects suse linux, suse linux openexchange server, suse linux school server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). xfs_fsr in xfsdump creates a .fsr temporary directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read or overwrite arbitrary files on xfs filesystems.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2654?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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