[ GLSA 201308-03 ] Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201308-03)
Severity: high
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: August 22, 2013
Updated: January 30, 2014
Bug(s): #431732, #451058, #469960
ID: 201308-03

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Adobe Reader, including
potential remote execution of arbitrary code and local privilege
escalation.


Background

Adobe Reader is a closed-source PDF reader.

Affected Packages

Package: app-text/acroread
Vulnerable: < 9.5.5
Unaffected: >= 9.5.5
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Adobe Reader. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted PDF
file, possibly resulting in arbitrary code execution or a Denial of
Service condition. A local attacker could gain privileges via unspecified
vectors.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Adobe Reader users should upgrade to the latest version: