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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2020-36775

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...

Vulnerability 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().

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< 5.4.189

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-667

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-36775?

CVE-2020-36775 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2020-36775?

CVE-2020-36775 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-2020-36775?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.