RHSA-2010:0060: Critical: acroread security update
Adobe Reader allows users to view and print documents in Portable DocumentFormat (PDF).Adobe Reader 8.1.7 is vulnerable to critical security flaws and should nolonger be used. A specially-crafted PDF file could cause Adobe Reader tocrash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code as the user running AdobeReader when opened. (CVE-2009-4324, CVE-2009-3953, CVE-2009-3954,CVE-2009-3955, CVE-2009-3959, CVE-2009-3956)Adobe have discontinued support for Adobe Reader 8 for Linux. Adobe Reader9 for Linux is not compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Analternative PDF file viewer available in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 isxpdf.This update removes the acroread packages due to their known securityvulnerabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2010:0060?
RHSA-2010:0060 is classified as critical due to vulnerabilities that could lead to crashes or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2010:0060?
To fix RHSA-2010:0060, it is recommended to upgrade from Adobe Reader 8.1.7 to a secure version that has patched the vulnerabilities.
What type of vulnerabilities are associated with RHSA-2010:0060?
RHSA-2010:0060 is associated with vulnerabilities that could allow for denial of service or remote code execution when handling specially-crafted PDF files.
Which versions of Adobe Reader are affected by RHSA-2010:0060?
RHSA-2010:0060 primarily affects Adobe Reader version 8.1.7.
What kind of attacks can exploit the vulnerabilities in RHSA-2010:0060?
The vulnerabilities in RHSA-2010:0060 can be exploited through crafted PDF documents that might crash Adobe Reader or execute malicious code.