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Security Alert: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities

Date:
2021-05-12 13:12:00
Status:
Closed
Brief Description:
Adobe disclosed a series of vulnerabilities for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Updates to mitigate the vulnerabilities have been released by Adobe, please update all computers using these applications. Vulnerability: CVE-2021-28550 is being actively exploited.
Current Status:
N/A
Services Affected:
Not Applicable
Full Description:
Adobe announced a series of vulnerabilities for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Updates to mitigate the vulnerabilities have been released by Adobe, please update all computers using these applications. Vulnerability: CVE-2021-28550 is being actively exploited.

More information on the series of vulnerabilities can be found at Adobe's website in the link below. Currently, CVE-2021-28550 has been reported to being exploited in the wild. It is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability affecting Windows systems using Adobe Reader. It is described as a "use-after-free" memory corruption issue.

For managed endpoint customers, updates are available in the Windows software center as well as the MacOS Self Service portals. Non-managed endpoint customers should follow their unit's normal update procedures or download the updates direct from Adobe.

External links:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-29.html
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