New version of Foxit closes executable security hole

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by ronjor, Apr 5, 2010.

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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  2. innerpeace

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    Thanks for the heads up ronjor :thumb:
     
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    You're welcome innerpeace.

    More discussion on PDF along with social engineering.
    http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20001792-245.html
     
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    PDF security hole opens can of worms

     
  5. Hmm. Remind me again why it's considered smart or useful to let a PDF reader launch another app, let alone one of its specification rather than the user's? :mad:
     
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