CVE-2020-36775 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.188/5.6.6 f2fs f2fs_trylock_op deadlock (0478ccdc8ea0/8e8542437bb4/df77fbd8c5b2)

CVE-2020-36775 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.188/5.6.6 f2fs f2fs_trylock_op deadlock (0478ccdc8ea0/8e8542437bb4/df77fbd8c5b2)

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.188/5.6.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function f2fs_trylock_op of the component f2fs. The manipulation leads to deadlock. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-36775. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.