CVE-2020-4552 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM i2 Analyst Notebook 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 are affected by a vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system due to memory corruption.

Understanding CVE-2020-4552

IBM i2 Analyst Notebook versions 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 are impacted by a critical vulnerability that could be exploited by a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

What is CVE-2020-4552?

The vulnerability in IBM i2 Analyst Notebook 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 allows a local attacker to trigger memory corruption by convincing a user to open a specially-crafted file, leading to the execution of arbitrary code on the system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4552

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as high, with a CVSS base score of 7.8. It poses a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4552

IBM i2 Analyst Notebook 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Gain Privileges
Attack Vector: Local
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: i2 Analyst Notebook
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 9.2.1, 9.2.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker persuading a user to open a malicious file, triggering memory corruption and enabling the execution of arbitrary code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4552.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes 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 enhance user vigilance.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security updates.