CVE-2020-4343 : Security Advisory and Response

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

Understanding CVE-2020-4343

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

What is CVE-2020-4343?

Remote attacker could execute arbitrary code by persuading a victim to open a crafted file
IBM X-Force ID: 178244

The Impact of CVE-2020-4343

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 7.8 (High)
Attack Complexity: Low, Attack Vector: Local
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
User Interaction Required

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4343

Vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Remote code execution due to memory corruption
Attacker can crash the application or execute arbitrary code

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: i2 Analysts Notebook
Vendor: IBM
Version: 9.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker needs to persuade a victim to open a specially crafted file

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fix provided by IBM
Educate users on safe file handling practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Implement network segmentation and access controls
Conduct regular security training for employees

Patching and Updates

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