Saturday, April 3, 2010

Vulnerability In Foxit Reader

There has been found a vulnerability in Foxit Reader, software for pdf file handling. The vulnerability may allow running an executable embedded program inside a PDF automatically without asking for user’s permission.

Affected is Foxit Reader 3.2.0.0303 version. Foxit Reader users should update their version to the latest one available either by using "Check for Updates Now" in Reader help menu or by downloading fresh version here (Note: remember to unselect toolbar related options during the installation process unless you really want that installed too).

More information here.

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