CVE-2020-10223: npdf.dll in Nitro Pro before 13.13.2.242 is vulnerable to JBIG2Decode CNxJBIG2DecodeStream Heap Corruption at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-10223?

nitro pro: upgrade to 13.13.2.242. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-10223 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10223 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-10223 affect?

CVE-2020-10223 affects nitro pro. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). npdf.dll in Nitro Pro before 13.13.2.242 is vulnerable to JBIG2Decode CNxJBIG2DecodeStream Heap Corruption at npdf!CAPPDAnnotHandlerUtils::create_popup_for_markup+0x12fbe via a crafted PDF document.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-10223?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2020-10223 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting nitro pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

npdf.dll in Nitro Pro before 13.13.2.242 is vulnerable to JBIG2Decode CNxJBIG2DecodeStream Heap Corruption at npdf!CAPPDAnnotHandlerUtils::create_popup_for_markup+0x12fbe via a crafted PDF document.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2020-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gonitro

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-08 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gonitro nitro pro UPGRADE

Affected: < 13.13.2.242

Fixed in: 13.13.2.242

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nitro-pro || rpm -q nitro-pro || nitro-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to 13.13.2.242 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nitro-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nitro-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-10223?

nitro pro: upgrade to 13.13.2.242. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10223 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10223 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-10223 affect?

CVE-2020-10223 affects nitro pro. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). npdf.dll in Nitro Pro before 13.13.2.242 is vulnerable to JBIG2Decode CNxJBIG2DecodeStream Heap Corruption at npdf!CAPPDAnnotHandlerUtils::create_popup_for_markup+0x12fbe via a crafted PDF document.

How urgent is CVE-2020-10223?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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