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CVE-2020-4263: IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the sys...

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: 175646.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-4263 is a high-severity memory corruption issue in IBM i2 software version 9.2.1. A local attacker would need a victim to open a specially crafted file. If successful, the attacker could run arbitrary code on the affected system, risking data theft, tampering, or disruption.

Executive priority

Prioritize as high where IBM i2 9.2.1 is deployed, especially on workstations receiving outside files. Business urgency is lower only if inventory confirms the affected version is absent.

Technical view

The CVE lists IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1 as affected, while the title references IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, required user interaction, no privileges required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to endpoints or systems running IBM i2 version 9.2.1 where users open files handled by the affected application. Organizations without this specific version are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation depends on persuading a user to open a malicious file locally. Public evidence in the bundle does not identify exploit availability beyond IBM X-Force tracking.

Researcher notes

No CWE is listed in the supplied data. The bundle does not provide patch version details, exploit samples, or KEV confirmation. Note the naming discrepancy between the CVE title and affected-product field when validating asset exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6209081 for official fix or upgrade guidance.
  • Inventory IBM i2 Analysts Notebook or related IBM i2 9.2.1 installations.
  • Restrict opening untrusted files in affected IBM i2 environments.
  • Prioritize remediation on analyst workstations handling external files.
  • Apply endpoint protections and least-privilege controls around affected systems.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed IBM i2 product name and version on managed endpoints.
  • Compare installed versions against IBM advisory 6209081.
  • Review file-opening workflows for exposure to untrusted content.
  • Check security tooling for suspicious crashes or code execution around IBM i2.
  • Document whether compensating controls are in place until patched.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/I:H/AV:L/S:U/UI:R/C:H/PR:N/A:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AC:L/I:H/AV:L/S:U/UI:R/C:H/PR:N/A:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4263Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/I:H/AV:L/S:U/UI:R/C:H/PR:N/A:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMi2 Analysts Notebook9.2.1Listed
Weakness

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