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Family: Windows --> Category: infos
Adobe Reader < 7.0.9 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks version of Adobe Reader
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The PDF file viewer on the remote Windows host is affected by several
vulnerabilities.
Description :
The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote host is earlier
than 7.0.9 / 8.0 and thus reportedly is affected by several security
issues, including one that can lead to arbitrary code execution when
processing a malicious PDF file.
See also :
http://www.piotrbania.com/all/adv/adobe-acrobat-adv.txt
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-01/0200.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-01.html
Solution :
Upgrade to Adobe Reader 7.0.9 / 8.0 or later.
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 8
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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