CVE-2020-6116: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 17, 2020
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Updated

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the rendering functionality of Nitro Software, Inc.’s Nitro Pro 13.13.2.242. When drawing the contents of a page using colors from an indexed colorspace, the application can miscalculate the size of a buffer when allocating space for its colors. When using this allocated buffer, the application can write outside its bounds and cause memory corruption which can lead to code execution. A specially crafted document must be loaded by a victim in order to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Gonitro Nitro Pro=13.13.2.242
Gonitro Nitro Pro=13.16.2.300

Event History

Sep 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6116?

CVE-2020-6116 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the rendering functionality of Nitro Software, Inc.’s Nitro Pro 13.13.2.242.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6116?

The severity of CVE-2020-6116 is high with a score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-6116 work?

CVE-2020-6116 occurs when drawing the contents of a page using colors from an indexed colorspace, causing a miscalculation in the size of a buffer when allocating space for colors.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6116?

Gonitro Nitro Pro versions 13.13.2.242 and 13.16.2.300 are affected by CVE-2020-6116.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-6116?

To fix CVE-2020-6116, users should update to a newer version of Nitro Pro that addresses the vulnerability.

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