November 2010 PDF Security Updates
Adobe has released "Critical" security updates for Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9.
From Adobe:
APSB10-28 - Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9
Originally posted: November 16, 2010
Summary:
Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader 9.4 (and earlier versions) for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX, and Adobe Acrobat 9.4 (and earlier versions) for Windows and Macintosh. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. In addition to addressing CVE-2010-3654 and CVE-2010-4091, these updates also incorporate the Adobe Flash Player update as noted in Security Bulletin APSB10-26. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader 9.4 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh update to Adobe Reader 9.4.1, available now.
Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader 9.4 and earlier versions for UNIX update to Adobe Reader 9.4.1, expected to be available on November 23, 2010. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Acrobat 9.4 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh update to Adobe Acrobat 9.4.1. Note that these updates represent an out-of-cycle release. The next quarterly security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat are scheduled for February 8, 2011.
Learn more: http://direct.adobe.com/r?xPvnHvnEqcTPEPHWWHWlP
Severity Rating:
Adobe categorizes this update as critical:
http://direct.adobe.com/r?xPvnHvnEqcPTEPHWWHWlP
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Adobe Reader
Users on Windows and Macintosh can utilize the product's update mechanism. The default configuration is set to run automatic update checks on a regular schedule. Update checks can be manually activated by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
Adobe Reader users on Windows can also find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows
Adobe Reader users on Macintosh can also find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Macintosh
An update for Adobe Reader users on UNIX is expected to be available on November 30, 2010.
Adobe Acrobat
Users can utilize the product's update mechanism. The default configuration is set to run automatic update checks on a regular schedule. Update checks can be manually activated by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
Acrobat Standard and Pro users on Windows can also find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows
Acrobat Pro Extended users on Windows can also find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=158&platform=Windows
Acrobat 3D users on Windows can also find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=112&platform=Windows
Acrobat Pro users on Macintosh can also find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh