Wed, Mar 18 2009 16:16
Don
Security Updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Summary
Critical vulnerabilities have been
identified in Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 and earlier versions. These
vulnerabilities would cause the application to crash and could
potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
There are reports that one of these issues is being exploited
(CVE-2009-0658).
Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader
and Acrobat 9 update to Adobe Reader 9.1 and Acrobat 9.1. Adobe
recommends users of Acrobat 8 update to Acrobat 8.1.4, and users of
Acrobat 7 update to Acrobat 7.1.1. For Adobe Reader users who can’t
update to Adobe Reader 9.1, Adobe has provided the Adobe Reader 8.1.4
and Adobe Reader 7.1.1 updates.
These updates resolve the issue from Security Advisory APSA09-01 and Security Bulletin APSB09-03.
Users who have previously updated to Adobe Reader 9.1 and Acrobat 9.1
for Windows and Macintosh need not take any action. Adobe now plans to
make available Adobe Reader 9.1 and Adobe Reader 8.1.4 for Unix by
March 24.
Affected software versions
Adobe Reader 9 and earlier versions
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard, Pro, and Pro Extended and earlier versions
Security Bulletin Full Details
Filed under: Advisories / Bulletins