CVE-2020-4261: High severity ibm i2 analyst's notebook premium vulnerability
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: 175644.
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IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-4261?
CVE-2020-4261 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4261?
To fix CVE-2020-4261, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for i2 Analysts Notebook version 9.2.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-4261?
CVE-2020-4261 affects users of IBM i2 Analysts Notebook and IBM i2 Analysts Notebook Premium versions 9.2.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2020-4261 enable?
CVE-2020-4261 enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting memory corruption through specially-crafted files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-4261?
There is no specified workaround for CVE-2020-4261; the only mitigation is to apply the relevant software patch from IBM.