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Adobe Releases Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat to address a vulnerability affecting the following software versions:

  • Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
  • Adobe Reader (9.4.6) and earlier 9.x versions for Unix

Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker cause a denial-of-service condition or take control of the affected system. Adobe also states that using Adobe Reader X Protected Mode and Adobe Acrobat X Protected View would prevent an exploit for this vulnerability.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin ASPA11-04 for additional information. 

US-CERT will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Read more: US-CERT Current Activity

 







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