Saturday, January 14, 2017

Adobe Reader And Acrobat Security Updates

Adobe have released security updates to fix some vulnerabilities in their PDF products, Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat. The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take over the affected system.

Affected versions:
*Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, continuous track
version 15.020.20042 and earlier

*Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, classic track
version 15.006.30244 and earlier

*of series XI (11.x)
Adobe Reader 11.0.18 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat 11.0.18 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
Adobe Acrobat

More information about fixed vulnerabilities can be read from Adobe's security bulletin.

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