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 2017.009.20058 and earlier

*Acrobat 2017 and Acrobat Reader 2017
version 2017.008.30051 and earlier

*Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, classic track
version 2015.006.30306 and earlier

*of series XI (11.x)
Adobe Reader 11.0.20 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat 11.0.20 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.

Adobe Flash Player Update Available

Adobe have released updated versions of their Flash Player. The new versions fix critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Affected versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.137 and earlier versions for Windows should update to Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.151

- Users of Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.137 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.151

- Users of Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.137 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.151

- Flash Player integrated with Google Chrome will be updated by Google via Chrome update

- Flash Player integrated with Internet Explorer 11 (on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10) and Microsoft Edge (Windows 10) will be updated via Windows Update


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

Updates For Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla have released updates to Firefox browser to address a bunch of security vulnerabilities.

Affected products are:
- Mozilla Firefox earlier than ESR 52.3 (advisory)
- Mozilla Firefox earlier than 55 (advisory)


Fresh version can be obtained via inbuilt updater or by downloading from the product site:
Firefox

Microsoft Security Updates For August 2017

Microsoft have released security updates for August 2017.

Summary of the updates (filter by inserting 07/12/2017 to the From field and 08/11/2017 to the To field) here.

Symantec Intelligence Report: July 2017

Symantec have published their Intelligence report that sums up the latest threat trends for July 2017.

The report can be viewed here.

Google Chrome Updated

Google have released a version 60.0.3112.90 of their Chrome web browser. More information about changes in Google Chrome Releases blog.

New PHP Version Released

PHP development team has released 7.0.22 versions of the PHP scripting language. All PHP 7.0 users are recommended to upgrade their versions to the latest release.

Changelog can be viewed here.