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- RHSA-2010:0060
RHSA-2010:0060: Critical: acroread security update
First published: Wed Jan 20 2010(Updated: )
Adobe Reader allows users to view and print documents in Portable Document<br>Format (PDF).<br>Adobe Reader 8.1.7 is vulnerable to critical security flaws and should no<br>longer be used. A specially-crafted PDF file could cause Adobe Reader to<br>crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code as the user running Adobe<br>Reader when opened. (CVE-2009-4324, CVE-2009-3953, CVE-2009-3954,<br>CVE-2009-3955, CVE-2009-3959, CVE-2009-3956)<br>Adobe have discontinued support for Adobe Reader 8 for Linux. Adobe Reader<br>9 for Linux is not compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. An<br>alternative PDF file viewer available in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 is<br>xpdf.<br>This update removes the acroread packages due to their known security<br>vulnerabilities.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=547799
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=554293
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=554296
- http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#critical
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0060 (Advisory)
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.
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