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Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Acrobat DC, Acrobat Reader DC, Acrobat 2017, Acrobat Reader 2017, Acrobat XI, and Reader XI. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.
Threat ID:
CC-1566
Category:
Threat Severity:
Medium
Threat Vector:
Published:
9 August 2017 12:00 AM
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Summary

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Acrobat DC, Acrobat Reader DC, Acrobat 2017, Acrobat Reader 2017, Acrobat XI, and Reader XI. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Adobe Acrobat DC

Adobe DC, Reader DC, Acrobat 2017, Acrobat Reader 2017, Acrobat XI and Reader XI.

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Adobe Acrobat 2017

Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017

Acrobat XI

Reader XI

Threat details

Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

Remediation steps

Type Step
Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB17-24 and apply the necessary updates.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 11:25 am