Adobe releases security updates for Reader, Acrobat

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"Adobe released a security update for a serious vulnerability within Reader and Acrobat. The vulnerability described in CVE-2008-2641 is being circulated on the Internet. Adobe says if exploited the vulnerability could crash applications and could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

The update affects Adobe Reader 8.0 through 8.1.2, Adobe Reader 7.0.9 and earlier, Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D and Standard 8.0 through 8.1.2, Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D and Standard 7.0.9 and earlier. It does not affect Adobe Reader 7.1.0 and Acrobat 7.1.0."


( Adobe releases security updates for Reader, Acrobat | Defense in Depth - computer security, hacking, crime, viruses - CNET News.com )

( http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29908/discuss )

The downloads can be found on the Adobe web site here:

( Adobe - Security Advisories : APSB08-15: Security Update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 )
 
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I just checked and because I had the default Reader install from my brand new install this week I am still on 8.1, and had to update to version 8.1.2, 40MB
 
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dmex said:
I have Adobe Reader 8.1.2 and there's no updates for this version?
Click to expand...

yeah,the "check for update" didn't show any update need...

but I updated it anyway...

the program folder/security update did show updated date...

also can check the Adobe Reader folders under C:\program files (x86) and several

folders were updated at the time I applied the patch and the following file -

Annots.api in the Plug-in subfolder...If the annots.api file showed a date

of 6/7/2008 then hotfix was installed.

~peace~
 
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    Memory
    8GB OCZ Reaper PC2-8500 Ver.3@1066MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GeForce® GTX 295 Plus w/Backplate OC@ 670c/1246m/1500s
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ XtremeGamer (D) Sound Card
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Ultrasharp 27" WFP LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    500GB - Seagate 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache with Thermaltake HDD cooler ~ Western Digital 1TB X (5) / 750GB USB 2.0 My Book Essential Edition 2.0 External Hard Drive
    PSU
    1,000W
    Case
    XPS 720 Sliver w/ X-View Clear Side Panel
    Mouse
    Logitech® MX™ Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse
    Keyboard
    Logitech® diNovo Edge™
    Internet Speed
    15MB~D/2MB~U
    Other Info
    Logitech® Z-5500 THX-Certified 505-Watt 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System ~ D-Link DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router ~ Scythe KAMA-METER 5.25 inch Bay Multi-Function Panel Controller ~
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