linuxmint / linuxmint/xreader

XReader incorrectly shows a specific PDF file

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Description

Distribution

Mint 21.2

Package version

3.8.2

Frequency

Always

Bug description

XReader incorrectly shows a specific PDF file.
podrobnie_usloviya.pdf

Steps to reproduce

Open the attached file in XReader.

Expected behavior

The absence of black rectangles on the right on pages 1-3.
Xreader

Additional information

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by opening the attached podrobnie_usloviya.pdf in XReader 3.8.2 on Linux Mint 21.2 and inspect pages 1–3. Compare the rendering with the provided screenshot, then trace the PDF rendering path to identify the cause. Done means the file renders without the black rectangles on the right.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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