[ GLSA 201309-10 ] Adobe Reader: Arbitrary Code Execution

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Adobe Reader: Arbitrary Code Execution (GLSA 201309-10)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: September 15, 2013
Bug(s): #483210
ID: 201309-10

Synopsis

A vulnerability in Adobe Reader could result in execution of
arbitrary code or Denial of Service.


Background

Adobe Reader is a closed-source PDF reader.

Affected Packages

Package: app-text/acroread
Vulnerable: < 9.5.5
Unaffected: >= 9.5.5
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

An unspecified vulnerability exists in Adobe Reader.

Impact

An attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service
condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Adobe Reader users should upgrade to the latest version: