CVE-2020-4257 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175635.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I2 Analysts Notebook	9.2.1
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175635VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209081Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175635VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209081Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4257?

CVE-2020-4257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, ...

How severe is CVE-2020-4257?

CVE-2020-4257 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4257?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm I2 Analysts Notebook, Microsoft Windows.