CVE-2021-46987 | Linux Kernel up to 5.11.21/5.12/5.12.4 btrfs wb_workfn deadlock (d5347827d0b4/96157707c042/f9baa501b4fd)

CVE-2021-46987 | Linux Kernel up to 5.11.21/5.12/5.12.4 btrfs wb_workfn deadlock (d5347827d0b4/96157707c042/f9baa501b4fd)

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.11.21/5.12/5.12.4 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function wb_workfn of the component btrfs. The manipulation leads to deadlock. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-46987. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.