7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-4551

First published: Mon Jul 20 2020(Updated: )

IBM i2 Analyst Notebook 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 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: 183319.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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=9.2.2
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium=9.2.2
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium<=IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook 9.2.1
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium<=IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-4551?

    CVE-2020-4551 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-4551?

    To fix CVE-2020-4551, upgrade IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook to version 9.2.3 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4551?

    CVE-2020-4551 affects IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook versions 9.2.1 and 9.2.2.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2020-4551 enable?

    CVE-2020-4551 can enable local attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to open a specially-crafted file.

  • Is CVE-2020-4551 related to memory corruption?

    Yes, CVE-2020-4551 is caused by a memory corruption issue in the affected versions of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook.

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