MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2020-12771

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.6.11. btree_gc_coalesce in drivers/md/bcache/btree.c has a deadlock if a coalescing operation fails.

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.6.11. btree_gc_coalesce in drivers/md/bcache/btree.c has a deadlock if a coalescing operation fails.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 5.6.11
DebianDebian Linux9.0
OpensuseLeap15.1
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
NetappActive Iq Unified Manager-
NetappCloud Backup-
NetappElement Software-
NetappHci Management Node-
NetappSolidfire-
NetappSteelstore Cloud Integrated Storage-
NetappHci Bootstrap Os-
NetappHci Compute Node-
NetappA700S Firmware-
NetappA700S-
NetappH300S Firmware-
NetappH300S-
NetappH500S Firmware-
NetappH500S-
NetappH700S Firmware-
NetappH700S-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12771?

CVE-2020-12771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.6.11. btree_gc_coalesce in drivers/md/bcache/btree.c has a deadlock if a coalescing operation fails.

How severe is CVE-2020-12771?

CVE-2020-12771 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12771?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager.