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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