JPCERT-AT-2011-0010
JPCERT/CC
2011-04-22
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 22.04.11>>>
Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/at/2011/at110010.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 confirmed
attacks exploiting these vulnerabilities.
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB11-08
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-08.html
II. Products Affected
Affected products and versions are as follows:
- Adobe Acrobat X (10.0.2) and earlier
- Adobe Acrobat 9.4.3 and earlier
- Adobe Reader X (10.0.1) and earlier
- Adobe Reader 9.4.3 and earlier
However, according to Adobe Systems, Adobe Reader X Protected Mode
mitigates the effect of this vulnerability. The corrected software of
Adobe Reader X is planned to be released with the next quarterly
security update on June 14, 2011 (USA time).
Futhermore, Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x are not affected by this
vulnerability.
For more information, refer to Adobe Systems' 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 - APSA11-02:
Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-02.html
Adobe - APSB11-07:
Security update available for Adobe Flash Player
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-07.html
JVNVU#230057
Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
https://jvn.jp/cert/JVNVU230057/index.html
Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/at/2011/at110009.txt
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2011/at110009.txt
If you have any further questions or information regarding this
alert, please contact JPCERT/CC.
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