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CVE-2020-6093 : Security Advisory and Response

Learn about CVE-2020-6093 affecting Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this information disclosure vulnerability.

Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper XML error handling, allowing for uninitialized memory access and potential data exposure when opening a malicious PDF file.

Understanding CVE-2020-6093

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155, impacting confidentiality.

What is CVE-2020-6093?

The vulnerability in Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 allows a specially crafted PDF document to trigger uninitialized memory access, leading to potential information disclosure upon opening the malicious file.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6093

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity issue with high confidentiality impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6093

Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

        Type: Information disclosure
        CWE ID: CWE-824: Access of Uninitialized Pointer
        Attack Vector: Network
        Attack Complexity: Low
        User Interaction: Required

Affected Systems and Versions

        Product: Nitro Pro
        Version: 13.9.1.155

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting a malicious PDF file that triggers uninitialized memory access when opened.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2020-6093.

Immediate Steps to Take

        Avoid opening PDF files from untrusted sources
        Consider using alternative PDF viewers until a patch is available

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly update Nitro Pro to the latest version
        Implement security best practices for handling PDF files

Patching and Updates

        Monitor for security updates from Nitro Pro
        Apply patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability

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