CVE-2020-6092 Integer overflow in Nitro Pro

High 8.8 Published 18 May 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PDF file in Nitro Pro.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-6092?

CVE-2020-6092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nitro Pro, published on 18 May 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the way Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 parses Pattern objects. A specially crafted PDF file can trigger an integer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution. In order to trigger this vulnerability, victim must open a malicious file.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6092?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gonitro Nitro Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6092?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6092 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-6092 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6092 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w84q-5c2r-x6wg.