Zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Reader

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  1. ronjor

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    Does this work on Foxit or the built-in reader in Chrome and Firefox?
     
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    http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa13-02.html
     
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    http://arstechnica.com/security/201...r-critical-zero-day-exploit-not-on-by-default
     
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    Thanks Ron!
     
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    Adobe confirms targeted attacks due to security hole in Reader

    Cybercriminals have already taken advantage of the latest security hole in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
     
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    I suggest using protected view and EMET. Based on a very quick look (busy) I'd say EMET would stop this.
     
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    Adobe didn't tell us to disable AdobeARM from MSCONFIG. :ouch:

    Please ask a Mod or an Expert if you are unsure | uncomfortable performing the above action.
     
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    Thx Ron, then I know when to make an update as I update manually :thumb:
     
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    As recommended here.

     
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    http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2013/0...y-for-adobe-reader-and-acrobat-apsa13-02.html

     
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    EMET 3.5 will prevent this exploit at multiple steps. I would suggest using it.
     
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    yep
    https://twitter.com/msftsecresponse

    even 3.0 will do.
     
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    EMET is a neat little tool to have or exploit shield.IMO I think everyone should at least one of them on board,Especially having reader,Flash,Java etc.
     
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