Adobe have released security updates to fix a vulnerability in their PDF products, Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat. The vulnerability (CVE-2014-0546) could allow an attacker to circumvent sandbox protection on the Windows platform.
Affected versions:
*of series XI (11.x)
Adobe Reader 11.0.07 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat 11.0.07 and earlier
*of series X (10.x)
Adobe Reader 10.1.10 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat 10.1.10 and earlier
Users of vulnerable versions are instructed to update their versions either by using automatic update functionality or by downloading fresh version manually. The default installation configuration runs automatic updates on a regular schedule and can be manually activated by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
Those who want to upgrade manually, can download the latest versions of the links below:
Adobe Reader
Acrobat Standard and Pro
Acrobat Pro Extended
More information about fixed vulnerabilities can be read from Adobe's security bulletin.
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