CVE-2020-4265 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4265 affecting IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1. Understand the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to prevent arbitrary code execution.
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-2020-4265
IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 vulnerability with a high impact.
What is CVE-2020-4265?
- Local attacker can execute arbitrary code by exploiting memory corruption
- Attack vector: Local, Attack complexity: Low, Privileges required: None
The Impact of CVE-2020-4265
- Base score: 7.8 (High), Temporal score: 6.8 (Medium)
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impact: High
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4265
Vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Local attacker can execute arbitrary code through memory corruption
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: i2 Analysts Notebook
- Vendor: IBM
- Version: 9.2.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker persuades victim to open a crafted file to exploit the vulnerability
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fix provided by IBM
- Educate users on avoiding opening suspicious files
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and security patches
- Implement security awareness training for users
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM