Administrator DKT27 Posted October 13, 2009 Administrator Share Posted October 13, 2009 Adobe fixes 28 holes in Reader and AcrobatAdobe on Tuesday released a security bulletin that includes fixes for 28 vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, including a critical hole that has reportedly been exploited in the wild in limited attacks.Affected software includes version 9.1.3 of Reader and Acrobat; Acrobat 8.1.6 for Windows, Macintosh, and Unix; and version 7.1.3 of Reader and Acrobat for Windows and Macintosh. The vulnerabilities could cause the applications to crash and could allow an attacker to take control of a user's computer.Adobe recommends that people update to Adobe Reader 9.2 and Acrobat 9.2, or Acrobat 8.1.7 or Acrobat 7.1.4. For Adobe Reader users who cannot update to Adobe Reader 9.2, Adobe has provided the Adobe Reader 8.1.7 and Adobe Reader 7.1.4 updates.One of the updates addresses a hole that Trend Micro says has been exploited by a Trojan horse that arrives as a PDF file containing malicious JavaScript. That exploit affects Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003, according to Trend Micro."All users of Adobe Reader or Acrobat will need to update their software with today's release because these updates include fixes for the most critical kind of bugs," said Andrew Storms, director of security operations at nCircle.This is Adobe's second quarterly security update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat.Also on Tuesday, Microsoft issued a security advisory with a record number of bulletins, including the first fixes for critical holes in Windows 7.Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Wow, that's a lot of holes in Adobe Acrobat!!I'm updating right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted October 13, 2009 Same here.BTW here are the download pages links for full latest version of Adobe Reader -DownloadDownload (Otherversions)I'm still confused why it's not frontpaged. :think:For only upgrading, you just need to start Adobe Reader and it will start downloadin the update automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 This is why I use Foxit.. not to mention Adobe was always slow..I had issues with not having a plugin for my browsers.. but then I found PDF Download extension and THEN.. then Foxit created a plugin.. which is cool! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have never used Foxit. How is it? I heard it had some patch problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have never patched anything.. They upgrade the program is about it.. and the same serial I used for the first version is still good now in 3.. I started with the Reader, then got the Editor, Now I have Phantom.. After install you can check for updates after you register.. and download the plugin and some others..I would definitely say that you would like it better that Adobe and you don't have to worry about the constant issues.. ( which is odd.. but ) When and/or if you uninstall Adobe Reader I would suggest making sure you remove everything relative to the program itself.. there can still be things left.. BUT yeah I never looked back after my first installation..Foxit Reader will open almost instantaneously...Phantom is a little slower but it has a TON of more stuff..same for the plugin.. turns Firefox into your app..which ever one you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hmmm. OK I will look forward to it. Do I need to uninstall Adobe? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Well I would say install Foxit first.. open some files.. get used to the interface and make a decision if you want to keep it or not.. I mean there may be reasons you may want to keep Adobe.. this is only a suggestion.. IMO.. get rid of it.. go with Foxit.. but this is usually how I go about making a decision even if suggested an talked into the ground..LOL sooo iz up to you.. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted October 15, 2009 OK. Will download it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Look for .. do not download anything with a patcher or keygen.. LOL.. This one I know..EDIT: Oh and you might need to disable the Adobe Plugin for Reader if you plan to use the plugin for Foxit.. and test it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Foxit rocks. Ever since I installed it I've never looked back. Reader is just absurdly bloated in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Foxit rocks. Ever since I installed it I've never looked back. Reader is just absurdly bloated in comparison.x2! + as so many times before- just hate them (more updates than M$) most updated needypiece of bloatware on PC of all time! <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted October 15, 2009 Look for .. do not download anything with a patcher or keygen.. LOL.. This one I know..EDIT: Oh and you might need to disable the Adobe Plugin for Reader if you plan to use the plugin for Foxit.. and test it..Which plugin are you talkin about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I thought Adobe had a plugin that could be installed with it for use in your browser.. for Reader.. if it is you should be able to select your FF window, and press Alt, T, and then A ( one at a time. ) then go to the icon in the toolbar which should list all of you plugins and if its there you should be able to disable it..that way there are not any problems with the twp programs, like one not working because its not default or something.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted October 15, 2009 FF does have a Adobe Acrobat plugin. I thought it didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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