Memory Corruption Vulnerability in IBM i2 Analyst Notebook Software
CVE-2020-4554

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
I2 Analyst Notebook
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 August 2020

Summary

A security flaw in IBM i2 Analyst Notebook versions 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 allows a local attacker to exploit memory corruption issues. By tricking a user into opening a specially-crafted file, the attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of file validation and user awareness in preventing unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

i2 Analyst Notebook 9.2.1

i2 Analyst Notebook 9.2.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6254694
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183322
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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