Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities
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US-CERT
US-CERT released a vulnerability alert for Adobe Reader 8 and Adobe Acrobat 8
From US-CERT
- Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 8.1.2 and earlier are vulnerable
- Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 are not
Recommendations
- Upgrade Adobe Reader or Acrobat for Windows or Acrobat for OS X to at least 8.1.3 (version 9 preferred)
- Be suspicious and avoid opening unsolicited PDFs
- Disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
References
Critical Vulnerability Adobe Acrobat and Reader
