GLSA 201309-10: Adobe Reader: Arbitrary Code Execution

Severity:normal
Title:Adobe Reader: Arbitrary Code Execution
Date:09/15/2013
Bugs: #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 Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
app-text/acroread < 9.5.5 >= 9.5.5 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:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/acroread-9.5.5"
    

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201309-10.xml

Concerns?

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License

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