CVE-2020-4422
Description
IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 180167.
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IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1 is vulnerable to remote code execution via memory corruption when opening a specially crafted file.
Vulnerability
IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform version 9.2.1 is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability in the handling of specially crafted files [1]. When a user opens such a file, the application may corrupt memory, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious file and persuading a victim to open it using the affected software [1]. No authentication is required, but user interaction is necessary. The attack vector is local (AV:L) as the victim must open the file locally [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the victim, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The application may also crash [1].
Mitigation
IBM has released a security bulletin addressing this vulnerability [1]. Users should upgrade to the latest version of IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform as specified in the bulletin. No workarounds are documented.
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Affected products
2- Range: =9.2.1
- IBM/i2 Analysts Notebookv5Range: 9.2.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/180167mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209081mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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