Release date: October 8, 2013
Vulnerability identifier: APSB13-25
Priority: See table below
CVE number: CVE-2013-5325
Platform: Windows
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.04) for Windows. These updates address a regression that occurred in version 11.0.04 affecting Javascript security controls. Adobe Reader and Acrobat X (10.1.8) and earlier versions for Windows are not affected, and all versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Macintosh are also not affected by this vulnerability.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:Adobe recommends users update their software installations by following the instructions below:
Adobe Reader
Users on Windows can utilize the product's update mechanism. The default configuration is set to run automatic update checks on a regular schedule. Update checks can be manually activated by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
Adobe Reader users on Windows can also find the appropriate update here:http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows.
Adobe Acrobat
Users can utilize the product's update mechanism. The default configuration is set to run automatic update checks on a regular schedule. Update checks can be manually activated by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
Acrobat Standard and Pro users on Windows can also find the appropriate update here:Acrobat Pro Extended users on Windows can also find the appropriate update here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows.
Adobe categorizes these updates with the following priority ratings and recommends users update their installations to the newest versions:
| Product | Updated Version | Platform | Priority rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Reader | XI (11.0.05) | Windows | 2 |
| Adobe Acrobat | XI (11.0.05) | Windows | 2 |
These updates address a critical vulnerability in the software.
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.04) for Windows. This update addresses a regression that occurred in version 11.0.04 affecting Javascript security controls. Adobe Reader and Acrobat X (10.1.8) and earlier versions for Windows are not affected, and all versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Macintosh are also not affected by this vulnerability.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:This update resolves a regression that permitted the launch of javacript scheme URIs when viewing a PDF in a browser (CVE-2013-5325).
Adobe would like to thank Mario Heiderich for reporting this issue (CVE-2013-5325) and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.
