What is CVE-2020-4552?

CVE-2020-4552 is a vulnerability in IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook and IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

How does CVE-2020-4552 work?

CVE-2020-4552 works by exploiting a memory corruption in IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook. An attacker can craft a specially-crafted file and persuade a victim to open it, triggering the execution of arbitrary code on the system.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4552?

The severity of CVE-2020-4552 is rated as high (7.8).

Which versions of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook are affected by CVE-2020-4552?

IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook 9.2.1 and IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.1 are affected by CVE-2020-4552.

How can I fix CVE-2020-4552?

To fix CVE-2020-4552, it is recommended to update to a version of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4552

high

7.8

CWE

787

20/7/2020

3/8/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-4552

First published: Mon Jul 20 2020(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: 183320.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook	=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook	=9.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4552?
CVE-2020-4552 is a vulnerability in IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook and IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
How does CVE-2020-4552 work?
CVE-2020-4552 works by exploiting a memory corruption in IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook. An attacker can craft a specially-crafted file and persuade a victim to open it, triggering the execution of arbitrary code on the system.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4552?
The severity of CVE-2020-4552 is rated as high (7.8).
Which versions of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook are affected by CVE-2020-4552?
IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook 9.2.1 and IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.1 are affected by CVE-2020-4552.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4552?
To fix CVE-2020-4552, it is recommended to update to a version of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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