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 Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 9:05 am Post subject: Adobe Reader |
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Adobe Reader 7.0.8 has been released yesterday, available from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
The default download version is English for Windows XP; please click 'Choose a different version' for other languages or platforms.
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FYI...
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb06-20.html
December 5, 2006
"Summary:
Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0 through 7.0.8 that could — although Adobe is not aware of any specific code exploits at this time — allow an attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. A malicious file must be by the end user for an attacker to exploit these vulnerabilities. It is recommended that users update to Adobe Reader 8 or apply the workaround provided below.
> Affected software versions
Adobe Reader 7.0 through 7.0.8 and Adobe Acrobat Standard and Professional 7.0 through 7.0.8 on the Windows platform when using Internet Explorer. Users of other browsers are not affected.
> Solution:
Adobe Reader 7.0 through 7.0.8 users should upgrade to Reader 8: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html .
Adobe Reader 7.0 through 7.0.8 users who cannot upgrade to Reader 8, as well as Adobe Acrobat 7.0 through 7.0.8 users, should follow the directions below to update their installations:
1. Exit Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Acrobat, if necessary.
2. Browse to <volume>:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX.
Note: If you did not install Acrobat to the default location, browse to the location of your Acrobat 7.0 folder.
3. Select AcroPDF.dll and delete it.
4. Download the AcroPDF.dll file provided here*.
5. Copy the new AcroPDF.dll file in to the ActiveX directory..."
* http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/acropdf.dll
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:26 am Post subject: Adobe Reader v8.1 update available |
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FYI...
New features and issues addressed in the Adobe Reader 8.1 Update
- http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb401732&sliceId=1
TechNote Details
Last Update: 06-08-2007
New features in Adobe Reader 8.1...
> Vista support
New features:
* Improved forms performance.
* Acrobat 8 3D support: Precise CAD data (PRC), Product Manufacturing Information (PMI).
* Integrated FedEx Kinko's Print Online...
Partial listing of bugs that were fixed in the Reader 8.1 update..."
* 1493398 CPU usage was 100% when updater is evoked.
* 1497160 Double-clicking Signature caused a crash.
* 1499191 Windows only: "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library" Runtime Error opening PDF.
* 1478298 Bookmaks in bookmark pane disappear when clicking on links...
Download:
> http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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Use >Help >Check for Updates when open in Adobe Reader 8.0 from an Admin account.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: |
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FYI...
Security Update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-15.html
Release date: June 23, 2008
Vulnerability identifier: APSB08-15
CVE number: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-2641
Platform: All platforms
Affected software versions:
* Adobe Reader 8.0 through 8.1.2
* Adobe Reader 7.0.9 and earlier
* Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D and Standard 8.0 through 8.1.2
* Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D and Standard 7.0.9 and earlier
NOTE: Adobe Reader 7.1.0 and Acrobat 7.1.0 are not vulnerable to this issue. Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9, expected to be available by July 2008, are also not vulnerable to this issue.
Summary:
A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2. This vulnerability would cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe recommends users of Acrobat 8 and Adobe Reader install the 8.1.2 Security Update 1 patch.
Solution:
Acrobat 8 and Adobe Reader: Adobe recommends Adobe Reader 8 users update to Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Security Update 1, available at the links below:
For Windows: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3967
For Macintosh: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3966
Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Windows update to Acrobat 8.1.2 Security Update 1, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3976
Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Macintosh update to Acrobat 8.1.2 Security Update 1, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3977
Adobe recommends Acrobat 3D Version 8 users on Windows update to Acrobat 3D Version 8.1.2 Security Update 1, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3975
Users with Adobe Reader 7.0 through 7.0.9 should upgrade to Adobe Reader 7.1.0: http://www.adobe.com/go/getreader.
Acrobat 7
Adobe recommends Acrobat 7 users on Windows update to Acrobat 7.1.0, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows
Adobe recommends Acrobat 7 users on Macintosh update to Acrobat 7.1.0, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh
Severity rating:
Adobe categorizes this as a critical issue and recommends affected users update their installations...
NOTE: there are reports that this issue is being exploited in the wild..."
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| Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:18 am Post subject: |
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FYI...
Security Update available for Adobe Reader 8 and Acrobat 8
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.html
Release date: November 4, 2008
Vulnerability identifier: APSB08-19 ...
Platform: All Platforms
Summary:
Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 and earlier versions. These vulnerabilities would cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 are -not- vulnerable to these issues.
Adobe recommends users of Acrobat 8 and Adobe Reader 8 who can’t update to Adobe Reader 9 install the 8.1.3 update to protect themselves from potential vulnerabilities...
Adobe Reader:
> Adobe recommends Adobe Reader users update to Adobe Reader 9, available here:
http://www.adobe.com/go/getreader [AdbeRdr90_en_US.exe]
> Users with Adobe Reader 8.0 through 8.1.2, who can’t update to Adobe Reader 9, should update to Adobe Reader 8.1.3:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html [AdbeRdr813_en_US.exe] ...
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