[ GLSA 201101-08 ] Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Adobe Reader: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201101-08)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: January 21, 2011
Bug(s): #336508, #343091
ID: 201101-08

Synopsis


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


Background


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


Affected Packages

Package: app-text/acroread
Vulnerable: < 9.4.1
Unaffected: >= 9.4.1
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 a Denial of Service.


Workaround


There is no known workaround at this time.


Resolution


All Adobe Reader users should upgrade to the latest stable version: