[ GLSA 201201-19 ] Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201201-19)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: January 30, 2012
Bug(s): #354211, #382969, #393481
ID: 201201-19

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader might allow remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct various other attacks.


Background

Adobe Reader is a closed-source PDF reader.

Affected Packages

Package: app-text/acroread
Vulnerable: < 9.4.7
Unaffected: >= 9.4.7
Architectures: All supported architectures


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.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Adobe Reader users should upgrade to the latest version: