Release date: January 8, 2013
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.0) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, and Adobe Reader 9.5.1 and earlier 9.x versions for Linux. These updates address vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:
- Users of Adobe Reader XI (11.0.0) for Windows and Macintosh should update to Adobe Reader XI (11.0.1).
- For users of Adobe Reader X (10.1.4) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, who cannot update to Adobe Reader XI (11.0.1), Adobe has made available the update Adobe Reader X (10.1.5).
- For users of Adobe Reader 9.5.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, who cannot update to Adobe Reader XI (11.0.1), Adobe has made available the update Adobe Reader 9.5.3.
- Users of Adobe Reader 9.5.1 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Reader 9.5.3.
- Users of Adobe Acrobat XI (11.0.0) for Windows and Macintosh should update to Adobe Acrobat XI (11.0.1).
- Users of Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.4) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh should update to Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.5).
- Users of Adobe Acrobat 9.5.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh should update to Adobe Acrobat 9.5.3.
These updates address critical vulnerabilities in the software.
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-02.html