Bugs in Adobe software - SSO-AD2008-01

08 May 2008

What is the problem?

There are several bugs in the Adobe products listed below which, if not fixed, could result in your computer being attacked by criminals.

Software and platforms affected

Affects versions of this software for Unix variants, Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows platforms.

Adobe Reader 8.1.1 and prior
Adobe Reader 7.0.9 and prior
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Adobe Acrobat Standard
Adobe Acrobat 3D

How do I protect myself?

The problem can be easily fixed by downloading and installing the relevant updates recommended by Adobe :

Acrobat 8 and Adobe Reader Adobe recommends Adobe Reader 7 and 8 users update to Adobe Reader 8.1.2, available here:
http://www.adobe.com/go/getreader

Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Windows update to Acrobat 8.1.2, available here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp

Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Mac update to Acrobat 8.1.2, available here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3856

Adobe recommends Acrobat 3D version 8 users on Windows update to Acrobat 3D version 8.1.2, available here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3850

Users with Adobe Reader 7.0 through 7.0.9, who cannot upgrade to Reader 8.1.2, should upgrade to Reader 7.1.0:
http://www.adobe.com/go/getreader

Acrobat 7 Adobe recommends Acrobat 7 users on Windows update to Acrobat 7.1.0, available here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows

Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Mac update to Acrobat 7.1.0, available here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh

This should be done as soon as possible to reduce the risk to your computer and information.

Where you can find more information

This advice is based on the security bulletin released by Adobe.

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html

Disclaimer

This Alert has been prepared by AusCERT for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

The information is intended for used by home users and small businesses and is general information only and not intended as advice and was accurate and up to date at the time of publishing. The material and information in this Alert is not adapted to any particular person’s circumstances and therefore cannot be relied upon to be of assistance in any particular case. In any important matter, you should seek professional advice relevant to your own circumstances.

The Commonwealth, AusCERT, and all other persons associated with this Alert accept no responsibility or liability for information either included or referred to in the Alert. No responsibility or liability is accepted for any damage, loss or expense incurred as a result of the information contained in the Alert, whether by way of negligence or otherwise.

The listing of a person or organisation in any part of this site or Alert does not imply any form of endorsement by the Commonwealth of the products or services provided by that person or organisation. Similarly, links to other web sites have been inserted for your convenience and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or any associated organisation, product or service.

Please note that material in this Alert, as the case may be, includes views or recommendations of third parties, which do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commonwealth, or indicate its commitment to particular course of action. Material on this site or in this Alert may also include information provided by third parties. The Commonwealth cannot verify the accuracy of information that has been provided by third parties.


Home About SSO Alert Service Advisories Alerts Newsletters Factsheets FAQs Useful links Subscribe Log In Visit Stay Smart Online	Larger text Smaller text You are here: Stay Smart Online Alert Service > Client applications > Bugs in Adobe software - SSO-AD2008-01 Bugs in Adobe software - SSO-AD2008-01 08 May 2008 What is the problem? There are several bugs in the Adobe products listed below which, if not fixed, could result in your computer being attacked by criminals. Software and platforms affected Affects versions of this software for Unix variants, Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows platforms. Adobe Reader 8.1.1 and prior Adobe Reader 7.0.9 and prior Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Acrobat Standard Adobe Acrobat 3D How do I protect myself? The problem can be easily fixed by downloading and installing the relevant updates recommended by Adobe : Acrobat 8 and Adobe Reader Adobe recommends Adobe Reader 7 and 8 users update to Adobe Reader 8.1.2, available here: http://www.adobe.com/go/getreader Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Windows update to Acrobat 8.1.2, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Mac update to Acrobat 8.1.2, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3856 Adobe recommends Acrobat 3D version 8 users on Windows update to Acrobat 3D version 8.1.2, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3850 Users with Adobe Reader 7.0 through 7.0.9, who cannot upgrade to Reader 8.1.2, should upgrade to Reader 7.1.0: http://www.adobe.com/go/getreader Acrobat 7 Adobe recommends Acrobat 7 users on Windows update to Acrobat 7.1.0, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows Adobe recommends Acrobat 8 users on Mac update to Acrobat 7.1.0, available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh This should be done as soon as possible to reduce the risk to your computer and information. Where you can find more information This advice is based on the security bulletin released by Adobe. http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html Disclaimer This Alert has been prepared by AusCERT for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The information is intended for used by home users and small businesses and is general information only and not intended as advice and was accurate and up to date at the time of publishing. The material and information in this Alert is not adapted to any particular person’s circumstances and therefore cannot be relied upon to be of assistance in any particular case. In any important matter, you should seek professional advice relevant to your own circumstances. The Commonwealth, AusCERT, and all other persons associated with this Alert accept no responsibility or liability for information either included or referred to in the Alert. No responsibility or liability is accepted for any damage, loss or expense incurred as a result of the information contained in the Alert, whether by way of negligence or otherwise. The listing of a person or organisation in any part of this site or Alert does not imply any form of endorsement by the Commonwealth of the products or services provided by that person or organisation. Similarly, links to other web sites have been inserted for your convenience and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or any associated organisation, product or service. Please note that material in this Alert, as the case may be, includes views or recommendations of third parties, which do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commonwealth, or indicate its commitment to particular course of action. Material on this site or in this Alert may also include information provided by third parties. The Commonwealth cannot verify the accuracy of information that has been provided by third parties.
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