[ GLSA 201009-05 ] Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201009-05)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: September 07, 2010
Bug(s): #297385, #306429, #313343, #322857
ID: 201009-05

Synopsis


Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader might result in the execution of
arbitrary code or other attacks.


Background


Adobe Reader (formerly Adobe Acrobat Reader) is a closed-source PDF
reader.


Affected Packages

Package: app-text/acroread
Vulnerable: < 9.3.4
Unaffected: >= 9.3.4
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description


Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in Adobe Reader. For further
information please consult the CVE entries and the Adobe Security
Bulletins referenced below.


Impact


A remote attacker might entice a user to open a specially crafted PDF
file, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the
privileges of the user running the application, or bypass intended
sandbox restrictions, make cross-domain requests, inject arbitrary web
script or HTML, 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: