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CVE-2020-4468: 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 memory corruption. 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: 181723.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This vulnerability can let an attacker run code by convincing a user to open a malicious document in the affected IBM i2 product. The code would run with the victim user's privileges, or the application could crash. It requires user interaction, but impact is high if analysts handle untrusted documents.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority workstation application risk if IBM i2 9.2.1 is present. It is not described as remotely exploitable without user action, but successful exploitation could compromise sensitive analyst workstations and data access.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4468 is a memory corruption issue affecting version 9.2.1 in the IBM i2 product named in the sources. The attack path is document-based: a specially crafted document opened by a victim can trigger arbitrary code execution or denial of service. CVSS 3.0 is 7.8 with user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations or environments using IBM i2 Analysts Notebook or IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1, especially where users receive or import documents from external or untrusted sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector marks exploit code maturity as unproven. The practical risk depends on whether users can be persuaded to open attacker-supplied documents.

Researcher notes

The bundle has a naming inconsistency: the description says IBM i2 Intelligent Analysis Platform 9.2.1, while the affected list names IBM i2 Analysts Notebook 9.2.1. Validate product mapping against IBM advisory and X-Force before scoping remediation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM i2 9.2.1 deployments in use.
  • Check IBM advisory node 6209081 for official remediation.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades after validation.
  • Restrict opening untrusted documents in affected software.
  • Use least-privilege accounts for analyst workstation activity.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed IBM i2 product names and versions.
  • Compare affected assets against version 9.2.1.
  • Review IBM X-Force ID 181723 for vendor details.
  • Check whether users process externally supplied documents.
  • Review crash or endpoint alerts tied to document opening.
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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/I:H/AC:L/A:H/C:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/AV:L/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/I:H/AC:L/A:H/C:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/AV:L/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-2020-4468Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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