What is the severity of CVE-2020-4257?

The severity of CVE-2020-4257 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How does CVE-2020-4257 impact IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform?

CVE-2020-4257 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4257?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4257 by persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, which triggers the vulnerability and allows the execution of arbitrary code on the system.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-4257?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-4257. You can download it from IBM's Fix Central website using the provided URL.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4257?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4257 on IBM's X-Force Exchange website and the IBM Support pages.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4257

high

7.8

CWE

787

13/5/2020

14/5/2020

17/9/2024

CVE-2020-4257

First published: Wed May 13 2020(Updated: )

IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175635.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook	=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook	=9.2.1
Microsoft Windows
	<=9.2.1
	<=9.2.1

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IBM-6209081

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4257?
The severity of CVE-2020-4257 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2020-4257 impact IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform?
CVE-2020-4257 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4257?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4257 by persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, which triggers the vulnerability and allows the execution of arbitrary code on the system.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-4257?
Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-4257. You can download it from IBM's Fix Central website using the provided URL.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4257?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-4257 on IBM's X-Force Exchange website and the IBM Support pages.

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