JPCERT-AT-2012-0003
JPCERT/CC
2012-01-11
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 11.01.12 >>>
Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/at/2012/at120003.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 APSB12-01
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-01.html
The security update provided includes fixes for Adobe Reader X and
Acrobat X which were not included in APSB11-28 and APSB11-30. For more
information, refer to the following websites:
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB11-28 (Release date: November 10, 2011)
Security update available for Adobe Flash Player
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-28.html
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB11-30 (Release date: December 16, 2011)
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x for Windows
http://kb2.adobe.com/jp/cps/927/cpsid_92703.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-30.html
II. Products Affected
Affected products and versions are as follows:
- Adobe Reader 9.4.7 and earlier
- Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier
- Adobe Acrobat 9.4.7 and earlier
- Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.1) and earlier
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 Security Bulletins APSB12-01
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-01.html
JPCERT-AT-2011-0030
Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/at/2011/at110030.html
JPCERT-AT-2011-0034
Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/at/2011/at110034.html
If you have any further questions or information regarding this
alert, please contact JPCERT/CC.
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