JPCERT-AT-2011-0004
JPCERT/CC
2011-02-09
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 09.02.11 >>>
Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/at/2011/at110004.txt
I. Overview
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Adobe Acrobat Reader, a PDF file
viewing software, and Adobe Acrobat, a PDF file creation and
conversion software.As a result, a remote attacker could terminate
Adobe Reader and Acrobat or execute arbitrary code by convincing a
user to open a specially crafted PDF file.JPCERT/CC has not confirmed
attacks exploiting these vulnerabilities.
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB11-03
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-03.html
II. Products Affected
Affected products and versions are as follows:
- Adobe Acrobat (10.0) and earlier
- Adobe Reader (10.0) and earlier
- Adobe Reader 9.4.1 and earlier
For more information, refer to Adobe website.
III. Solution
Apply the corrected software provided by Adobe Systems. Adobe Reader
and Acrobat will be updated by starting the products, selecting the
menu Help (H), and then clicking Check for Updates (U).
If update is not possible, download the latest Adobe Reader and
Acrobat from the following URL:
Adobe.com - New downloads
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/new.jsp
For more information, refer to Adobe Systems' website.
IV. References
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB11-03
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-03.html
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB11-02
Security update available for Adobe Flash Player
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-02.html
If you have any further questions or information regarding this
alert, please contact JPCERT/CC.
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