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CVE-2020-4285: IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the sy...

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 error. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted document, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 176266

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects IBM i2 9.2.1 software used by analysts. A malicious document could cause code execution under the victim user's privileges or crash the application. It is serious, but the source bundle indicates user interaction is required and does not cite active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority workstation exposure if IBM i2 9.2.1 is in use. Business urgency depends on whether analysts open untrusted documents and whether remediation from IBM has already been applied.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4285 is a memory corruption flaw in IBM i2 9.2.1. The described attack path requires persuading a user to open a specially crafted document. Impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise under the victim context, reflected by CVSS 3.0 score 7.8 High.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook or IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1, especially on analyst workstations that receive external documents.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and the CVSS exploit maturity as unproven. No cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation. The realistic risk is document-based social engineering against users with the affected application installed.

Researcher notes

The source bundle does not list a CWE or detailed fix version. Product naming differs between the description and affected entry, so validate both IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook and Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1 references during asset review.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM i2 9.2.1 installations in the environment.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
  • Prioritize remediation on workstations handling external or investigative documents.
  • Restrict opening untrusted documents in affected IBM i2 software until remediated.
  • Run affected users with least privilege where operationally possible.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed IBM i2 product names and versions on analyst workstations.
  • Check whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied to affected systems.
  • Review EDR and crash telemetry for IBM i2 application failures after document opens.
  • Verify controls for handling externally supplied documents are enforced.
  • Document any systems that cannot be remediated and their compensating controls.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

Public sources used

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

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

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:L/A:H/PR:N/C:H/S:U/UI:R/AV:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4285Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

No CWE listed

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