CVE-2020-4549: High severity IBM i2 Analysts Notebook vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2020
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Updated

IBM i2 Analyst Notebook 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: 183317.

Other sources

IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook<=IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook 9.2.1
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium<=IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.1

Event History

Jul 20, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4549?

CVE-2020-4549 has a high severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by local attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4549?

To fix CVE-2020-4549, upgrade to a patched version of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook beyond 9.2.1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4549?

CVE-2020-4549 affects users of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook and IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium versions up to 9.2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4549?

CVE-2020-4549 is a memory corruption vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.

5

What action can an attacker take using CVE-2020-4549?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4549 by persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file to execute arbitrary code.

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