CVE-2020-36775

f2fs: fix to avoid potential deadlock

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: fix to avoid potential deadlock Using f2fs_trylock_op() in f2fs_write_compressed_pages() to avoid potential deadlock like we did in f2fs_write_single_data_page().

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0478ccdc8ea016de1ebaf6fe6da0275c2b258c5b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e8542437bb4070423c9754d5ba270ffdbae8c8d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/df77fbd8c5b222c680444801ffd20e8bbc90a56e patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36775?
CVE-2020-36775 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36775?
To fix CVE-2020-36775, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-36775 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-36775 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36775?
CVE-2020-36775 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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