Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the following software versions:

• Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
• Adobe Reader 9.4.7 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows
• Adobe Reader 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for Macintosh
• Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.1) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
• Adobe Acrobat 9.4.7 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows
• Acrobat 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for Macintosh

Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or take control of the affected system.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe security advisory APSB12-01 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.