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Google warns of using Adobe Reader - particularly on Linux
Topic Started: Aug 17 2012, 02:41 PM (235 Views)
Deleted User Aug 17 2012, 02:41 PM Post #1
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 I quit using Adobe Reader years ago. I use FoxIT and another good one if memory serves me, is Nitro. If you download FoxIt be sure to uncheck the installation of the ASK Toolbar or it will automatically instal.


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Google warns of using Adobe Reader - particularly on Linux

On its August Patch Day, Adobe has fixed numerous critical memory-related bugs in Reader for Windows and Mac OS X – but has chosen to overlook Linux users. The researchers who discovered the holes now fear that potential attackers could find enough clues to build an exploit by comparing the current Windows version of Reader with the previous one. This would leave Linux users defenceless. On top of that, even the patched versions still contain a total of 16 open security holes.

Google employees Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind initially examined the PDF engine of the Chrome browser and discovered numerous holes. They then tested Adobe Reader and found about 60 issues that triggered crashes, 40 of which are potential attack vectors. When the two researchers reported their discoveries to Adobe, the company promised to provide fixes – but also indicated that not all the holes would be closed on Patch Day in August.

Read more here: http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Google-warns-of-using-Adobe-Reader-particularly-on-Linux-1668153.html
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