CVE-2020-6116: An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the rendering functionality of Nitro Software, Inc.’s Nitr

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-6116 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 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

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: 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	28.4% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-680, CWE-131, CWE-190, CWE-787
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-2020-6116?

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

Is CVE-2020-6116 being exploited?

CVE-2020-6116 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-2020-6116 affect?

CVE-2020-6116 affects nitro pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 t

How urgent is CVE-2020-6116?

Priority 57/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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