Adobe has released a security update for its Acrobat and PDF Reader products that fixes at least eight critical vulnerabilities in Mac and Windows versions of the software. If you use either of these programs, please take a minute to update now.
http://krebsonsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/adobeshattered-285x285.pngUsers can manually check for updates by choosing Help > Check for Updates. Adobe Reader users on Windows also can get the latest version here; Mac users, here.
Adobe said it is not aware of exploits or active attacks in the wild against any of the flaws addressed in this update. More information about the patch is available at this link.
 
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Adobe Releases Security Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Original release date: September 16, 2014
 
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Windows and Macintosh. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
 
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB14-20(link is external) and apply the necessary updates.
 
[ URI: https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2014/09/16/Adobe-Releases-Security-Updates-Adobe-Reader-and-Acrobat ]