7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-4554

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: 183322.

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-2020-4554?

    CVE-2020-4554 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-4554?

    To fix CVE-2020-4554, upgrade to IBM i2 Analyst Notebook version 9.2.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-4554?

    CVE-2020-4554 affects users of IBM i2 Analyst Notebook versions 9.2.1 and 9.2.2.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2020-4554 facilitate?

    CVE-2020-4554 can facilitate arbitrary code execution attacks by exploiting memory corruption.

  • Can CVE-2020-4554 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2020-4554 can only be exploited locally by convincing the victim to open a specially-crafted file.

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