Published: 2008-07-20T06:36+00:00    Last Updated: 2008-07-20T06:36+00:00

TRJVN-2008-02
Security Update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2

Overview

Adobe has released a Security Update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2.

Event Information

Date (UTC)Description
2008-07-18 09:41 Adobe
8.1.2 Security Update 1 Available
Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT)
I'm pleased to announce the immediately availability of the 8.1.2 Security Update 1 for Adobe Reader on Linux and Sparc Solaris platforms. This update is available for all supported languages.
2008-07-17 20:49 Adobe
8.1.2 Security Update 1 release (unix)
2008-07-13 Trend Micro
TROJ_PIDIEF.JT
JavaScript Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2008-2641)
2008-07-01 20:20 Adobe
AdobeReader_jpn-8.1.2_SU1-1.sparc.tar.gz
8.1.2 Security Update 1
2008-06-27 02:30 McAfee
New PDF exploits: "Old wine in a new bottle!"
Computer Security Research - McAfee Avert Labs Blog
We came across some samples and some vendors claims that the these samples were exploiting the new PDF vulnerability CVE-2008-2641.
2008-06-25 22:44 Trend Micro
PDF Exploit Causes BSoD???
TrendLabs | Malware Blog - by Trend Micro
We have discovered a new Adobe Reader/Acrobat exploit (detected since 24 June 2008 as TROJ_PIDIEF.AC) hosted on the following URL:
2008-06-24 13:40 US-CERT
Adobe Releases Security Bulletin
US-CERT Current Activity
Adobe has released a Security Update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 to address a vulnerability that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. The Security Bulletin also indicates there are reports of active exploitation.
2008-06-24 02:59 SANS Internet Storm Center
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 Security Update (Version: 1)
Adobe released a security update today for Acrobat and Reader 8.1.2. It fixes a vulnerability which allows remote attacker to execute malicious code.
2008-06-24 JPCERT/CC
JPCERT-AT-2008-0012: Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader
2008-06-23 22:58 Adobe
8.1.2 Security Update 1 release (windows)
2008-06-23 Adobe
APSA08-15: Security Update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2
A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2. This vulnerability would cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
2008-06-20 Trend Micro
TROJ_PIDIEF.AC
JavaScript Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2008-2641)
2008-06-07 12:14 Adobe
AcrobatReaderUpd812_SU1_all.msi
8.1.2 Security Update 1

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