Wed, Mar 11 2009 13:48 Don

Security Updates available for Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9

Summary

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 and earlier versions. This vulnerability would cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. There are reports that this issue is being exploited.

Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9 update to Adobe Reader 9.1 and Acrobat 9.1. Adobe is planning to make available updates for Adobe Reader 7 and 8, and Acrobat 7 and 8, by March 18. In addition, Adobe plans to make available Adobe Reader 9.1 for Unix by March 25.

Affected software versions

Adobe Reader 9 and earlier versions
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard, Pro, and Pro Extended and earlier versions

Adobe Security Bulletin

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