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CVE-2020-4264: 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: 175647.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-4264 is a high-severity memory-corruption flaw in IBM i2 Analysts Notebook / i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1. A user must be tricked into opening a malicious file. Successful exploitation could run code on that user's system, exposing data or disrupting investigation workstations.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority where IBM i2 9.2.1 is used for sensitive investigations. The business risk is targeted compromise through malicious files, not broad internet exposure. Patch or follow IBM guidance promptly after confirming exposure.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 vector is 7.8 high: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source describes arbitrary code execution caused by memory corruption when opening a specially crafted file.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to environments running IBM i2 Analysts Notebook or IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1, especially analyst workstations that open externally supplied case, intelligence, or data files.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The attack requires persuading a victim to open a malicious file locally, so phishing, file sharing, and third-party intelligence inputs are relevant risk paths.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. The bundle names both i2 Analysts Notebook and i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform; confirm exact product mapping in IBM guidance before scoping remediation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6209081 for the supported fix or vendor mitigation.
  • Inventory endpoints for IBM i2 version 9.2.1.
  • Restrict opening untrusted files in affected IBM i2 software.
  • Prioritize remediation on analyst workstations handling external files.
  • Use endpoint controls to reduce impact of unexpected code execution.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed IBM i2 product names and versions against 9.2.1.
  • Verify whether IBM's advisory has been applied on affected hosts.
  • Review file-ingestion workflows for untrusted external documents.
  • Check security telemetry for suspicious activity around IBM i2 processes.
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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/S:U/UI:R/AV:L/A:H/PR:N/C:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

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/S:U/UI:R/AV:L/A:H/PR:N/C:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4264Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

CWE details

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