CVE-2020-4343

Name: CVE-2020-4343
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-14T16:15:15.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4343 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I2 Analysts Notebook	9.2.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178244VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209081Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178244VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209081Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4343?

How severe is CVE-2020-4343?

CVE-2020-4343 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4343?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST