CVE-2020-4468 : 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-2020-4468

IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 is vulnerable to remote code execution, potentially leading to system compromise.

What is CVE-2020-4468?

The vulnerability in IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting memory corruption.
Attackers can trigger this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a malicious document, leading to code execution with the victim's privileges or application crashes.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4468

CVSS Base Score: 7.8 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Local
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4468

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system through memory corruption.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: i2 Analysts Notebook
Vendor: IBM
Version: 9.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a specially-crafted document, enabling the execution of arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement security awareness training to help users recognize and avoid potential threats.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released an official fix to address the vulnerability in i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1.