CVE-2020-4623 Other in i2 iBase

High 7.7 Published 26 Jul 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A local authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on IBM i2 iBase via DLL search order hijacking using a crafted DLL file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-4623?

CVE-2020-4623 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i2 iBase, published on 26 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a DLL search order hijacking flaw. By using a specially-crafted .DLL file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 184984.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4623?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I2 Ibase.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4623?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4623 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-4623 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4623 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqxj-6fm6-9j9w.