Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities
1.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Version Information
| Advisory Reference |
GLSA 201201-19 / acroread |
| Release Date |
January 30, 2012 |
| Latest Revision |
January 30, 2012: 1 |
| Impact |
normal |
| Exploitable |
remote |
| Package |
Vulnerable versions |
Unaffected versions |
Architecture(s) |
| app-text/acroread |
<
9.4.7 |
>=
9.4.7 |
All supported architectures
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Related bugreports:
#354211, #382969, #393481
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader might allow remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct various other attacks.
2.
Impact Information
Background
Adobe Reader is a closed-source PDF reader.
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Adobe Reader. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted PDF
file using Adobe Reader, possibly resulting in the remote execution of
arbitrary code, a Denial of Service, or other impact.
3.
Resolution Information
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Adobe Reader users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code Listing 3.1: Resolution |
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/acroread-9.4.7"
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References
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