Google warns of using Adobe Reader - particularly on Linux

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by ronjor, Aug 15, 2012.

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    http://www.h-online.com/security/ne...obe-Reader-particularly-on-Linux-1668153.html
     
  2. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Registered Member

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    Not a big deal. Apparmor should work really well for a PDF reader. You can restrict it to pretty much only have read access, except to its own config files, and deny network access as well.
     
  3. siljaline

    siljaline Registered Member

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    Also spotted at: Info Security Magazine
     
  4. mirimir

    mirimir Registered Member

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    Why would I want to use Adobe Reader in Linux?
     
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    chrisretusn Registered Member

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    I was wondering the same thing.
     
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