CVE-2020-4266 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

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-2020-4266

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

What is CVE-2020-4266?

IBM i2 Analysts Notebook version 9.2.1 vulnerability allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating files.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4266

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 7.8 (High Severity)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Exploitation may require user interaction.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4266

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Local attacker can exploit memory corruption to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: i2 Analysts Notebook
Vendor: IBM
Version: 9.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft files to exploit memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Educate users on avoiding opening files from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

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