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CVE-2020-6104: An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the get_dnode_of_data functionality of F2fs-Tool

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MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-6104 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting f2fs-tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the get_dnode_of_data functionality of F2fs-Tools F2fs.Fsck 1.13. A specially crafted f2fs filesystem can cause information disclosure resulting in a information disclosure. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-125
Published2020-10-15
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: f2fs-tools project

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

f2fs-tools project f2fs-tools UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.14.0
Fixed in: 1.14.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy f2fs-tools || rpm -q f2fs-tools || f2fs-tools --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade f2fs-tools
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade f2fs-tools
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-6104?

f2fs-tools: upgrade to 1.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-6104 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6104 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-6104 affect?

CVE-2020-6104 affects f2fs-tools. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the get_dnode_of_data functionality of F2fs-Tools F2fs.Fsck 1.13. A specially crafted f2fs filesystem can cause information disclosure resulting in a information disclosure. An a

How urgent is CVE-2020-6104?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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