Adobe Updates for Microsoft Windows Vulnerability

Systems Affected:
Microsoft Windows XP (Vista users are not affected) and Windows Server 2003 systems with Internet Explorer 7 and any of the following Adobe products:

• Adobe Reader 8.1 and earlier
• Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D, and Standard 8.1 and earlier
• Adobe Reader 7.0.9 and earlier
• Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D, Standard, and Elements 7.0.9 and earlier

Overview
Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 systems with Internet Explorer 7 contain a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take control of your computer by convincing you to open a malicious PDF document. Public reports indicate that this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Solution Apply an update
Adobe has released Adobe Reader 8.1.1 and Adobe Acrobat 8.1.1 to address this issue. Please see Adobe Security Bulletin APSB07-18 for details.

Original release date: February 12, 2008

Systems Affected
===Adobe Reader 8.1.1 and earlier
===Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D, and Standard 8.1.1 and earlier

Overview Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. At least one of these vulnerabilities is being actively exploited. The SANS Internet Storm Center Handler's Diary contains more information.Adobe has released Security advisory APSA08-01 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to take control of your computer.

Solution Upgrade. Upgrade to Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 8.1.2 as described in Adobe Security advisory APSA08-01. http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advi.../apsa08-01.html