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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4261

high

7.8

CWE

787

13/5/2020

14/5/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-4261

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: 175644.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium	<=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium	<=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium	=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium	=9.2.1
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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IBM-6209081

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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