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Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat |
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Friday, 16 December 2011 |
Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat to address a vulnerability affecting the following software versions:
- Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Adobe Reader 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows, Macintosh, and Unix
- Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.1) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Adobe Acrobat 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows, Macintosh
Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or take control of the affected system. Adobe also states that using Adobe Reader X Protected Mode and Adobe Acrobat X Protected View would prevent an exploit of this vulnerability. Adobe has indicated in their advisory that this vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
UPDATE: Adobe has released an update to address these vulnerability in Adobe Security Bulletin APSB11-30 for the following software.
- Adobe Acrobat 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows
- Adobe Reader 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows
d-PIT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin ASPA11-04 and APSB11-30 for additional information. d-PIT will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Relevant Url(s): http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-30.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-04.html
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