CVE-2020-4263 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system due to memory corruption.

Understanding CVE-2020-4263

IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 vulnerability with a high impact and severity.

What is CVE-2020-4263?

The vulnerability in IBM i2 Analysts Notebook version 9.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious file.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4263

CVSS Base Score: 7.8 (High)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/I:H/AV:L/S:U/UI:R/C:H/PR:N/A:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed
Scope: Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.8 (Medium)
Temporal Severity: Medium

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4263

The specifics of the vulnerability in IBM i2 Analysts Notebook version 9.2.1.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code through a specially-crafted file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: i2 Analysts Notebook
Vendor: IBM
Version: 9.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a malicious file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-4263 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Implement security awareness training for employees.

Patching and Updates

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