Adobe Reader/Acrobat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
28 Jan 2011
Release Date:
12 Mar 2009
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RISK: Medium Risk
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.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Adobe Acrobat 9
- Adobe Reader 9
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Upgrade to version 9.1
- Adobe Reader
http://get.adobe.com/reader/ - Acrobat 9 Standard and Acrobat 9 Pro (Windows):
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4375
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4382 - Acrobat 9 Pro Extended (Windows):
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4381 - Acrobat 9 Pro (Macintosh):
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4374
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