Local Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM i2 Analyst Notebook

CVE-2020-4549

What is CVE-2020-4549?

A vulnerability has been identified in IBM i2 Analyst Notebook 9.2.1 that may enable a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. This issue arises due to memory corruption when the application processes a specially-crafted file. By enticing a user to open this malicious file, an attacker could gain unauthorized access and execute code, potentially compromising system integrity. It is crucial for users of affected versions to apply necessary patches and updates to mitigate the risk.

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