Security bulletin for vulnerability in Adobe Reader

Security bulletin for vulnerability in Adobe Reader
Security bulletin
Update available for vulnerability in versions 8.1 and earlier of Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Affected software versions: Adobe Reader 8.1 and earlier, Adobe Reader 7.0.9 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D and Standard 8.1 and earlier versions, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Standard, 3D and Elements 7.0.9 and earlier

SummaryCritical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. This issue only affects customers on Windows XP with Internet Explorer 7 installed. A malicious file must be loaded in Adobe Reader or Acrobat by the end user for an attacker to exploit these vulnerabilities. It is recommended that affected users update to Adobe Reader 8.1.1 or Acrobat 8.1.1. This is an update to resolve the issue previously reported in Security Advisory APSA07-04.

SolutionAdobe strongly recommends upgrading to Adobe Reader 8.1.1 or Acrobat 8.1.1. The Adobe Reader 8.1.1 update files can be manually downloaded and installed from
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows

The Acrobat 8.1.1 update files can be downloaded and installed from
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows

Microsoft may also be providing an update to resolve this issue at a later date. Please refer to Microsoft Security Advisory 943521 for more information.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/943521.mspx

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-18.html