CVE-2020-4554: High severity ibm i2 analyst's notebook premium vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2020
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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.

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

6 affected components
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook=9.2.1
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook=9.2.2
IBM i2 Analysts Notebook=9.2.2
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-2020-4554?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4554?

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

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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