Security updates available for Adobe Reader and AcrobatRelease date: January 10, 2012
Summary
These updates address critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, and Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.1) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. These updates include fixes for CVE-2011-2462 and CVE-2011-4369, previously addressed in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x for Windows as referenced in Security Bulletin APSB11-30.
Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh update to Adobe Reader X (10.1.2). For users of Adobe Reader 9.4.7 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, who cannot update to Adobe Reader X (10.1.2), Adobe has made available the update Adobe Reader 9.5. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.1) for Windows and Macintosh update to Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.2). Adobe recommends users of Adobe Acrobat 9.4.7 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh update to Adobe Acrobat 9.5.
The next quarterly security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat are currently scheduled for April 10, 2012.
More information and download
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-01.htmlNote: Make sure UNcheck any prechecked unwanted toolbars or programs during installation if offered.
