JPCERT-AT-2012-0023
JPCERT/CC
2012-08-15
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 15-08-12 >>>
Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat (APSB12-16)
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2012/at120023.html
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.
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB12-16 (English)
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-16.html
II. Products Affected
Affected products and versions are as follows:
- Adobe Reader 9.5.1 and earlier
- Adobe Reader X (10.1.3) and earlier
- Adobe Acrobat 9.5.1 and earlier
- Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.3) and earlier
For more information, refer to the Adobe Systems website.
III. Solution
Apply the fixed 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 an update is not possible, download the latest Adobe Reader and
Acrobat from the following URL:
Acrobat for Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows
Adobe Reader for Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows
IV. References
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB12-16 (English)
Security update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-16.html
If you have any information regarding this alert, please contact
JPCERT/CC.
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