CVE-2020-4288: Critical severity ibm i2 analyst's notebook premium vulnerability
IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption error. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted document, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 176270.
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IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption error. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted document, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or cause the application to crash.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-4288?
CVE-2020-4288 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4288?
To fix CVE-2020-4288, apply the available patches provided by IBM for i2 Analysts Notebook version 9.2.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-4288?
CVE-2020-4288 affects users of IBM i2 Analysts Notebook and i2 Analysts Notebook Premium version 9.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4288?
CVE-2020-4288 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.
What can attackers do with the CVE-2020-4288 vulnerability?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected system by convincing users to open a specially-crafted document.