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CVE-2020-4343: 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. 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: 178244.

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

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1, according to the provided CVE data. If a user opens a specially crafted file, the application could crash or allow code execution on that system. It is serious, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority workstation application risk where the software processes external files. Patch planning should focus on teams using IBM i2 9.2.1, especially analysts who routinely receive files from outside the organization.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4343 is a memory corruption issue in IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 7.8 high, with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Exploitation depends on persuading a victim to open a malicious file.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1 and handling files from external or untrusted sources. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The bundle states exploitation requires a specially crafted file opened by a victim. It is not listed as CISA KEV, and the supplied CVSS exploit maturity value indicates unproven exploitation. No cited source supports active exploitation.

Researcher notes

The source bundle names memory corruption and crafted-file handling but does not describe the vulnerable file format, root cause, indicators, or exact fixed version. Analysis should stay version-scoped and vendor-advisory-driven.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1 installations.
  • Review IBM support guidance for the official fixed level.
  • Restrict opening untrusted i2-related files until remediated.
  • Prioritize endpoint monitoring for crashes in affected workstations.
  • Use vendor guidance rather than assuming a workaround.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed IBM i2 product and version against 9.2.1.
  • Check whether affected users receive external analysis files.
  • Review security telemetry for application crashes or suspicious child processes.
  • Verify remediation status against IBM advisory records.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
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/C:H/PR:N/A:H/AV:L/S:U/UI:R/I:H/AC: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/C:H/PR:N/A:H/AV:L/S:U/UI:R/I:H/AC: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-2020-4343Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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