CVE-2020-6112: An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000 Stripe Decoding functionality of Nitro Soft

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-6112 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nitro pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000 Stripe Decoding functionality of Nitro Software, Inc.’s Nitro Pro 13.13.2.242 when decoding sub-samples. While initializing tiles with sub-sample data, the application can miscalculate a pointer for the stripes in the tile which allow for the decoder to write out of-bounds and cause memory corruption. This can result in code execution. A specially crafted image can be embedded ins

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	17.1% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-823
Published	2020-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: gonitro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-09-17 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gonitro nitro pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 13.13.2.242 · 13.16.2.300

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.13.2.242

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.13.2.242 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nitro-pro sudo apt install nitro-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.13.2.242> sudo apt-mark hold nitro-pro

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nitro-pro sudo dnf downgrade nitro-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.13.2.242> sudo dnf versionlock add nitro-pro

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-6112?

nitro pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-6112 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6112 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-2020-6112 affect?

CVE-2020-6112 affects nitro pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000 Stripe Decoding functionality of Nitro Software, Inc.’s Nitro Pro 13.13.2.242 when decoding sub-samples. While initializing tiles with sub-sample data, the application can m

How urgent is CVE-2020-6112?

Priority 57/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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