Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Reader

January 9, 2007

Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in the Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7 and prior, used to read PDF files inside web browsers.  These vulnerabilities could be used to steal information stored in cookies (including usernames and passwords), and possibly to execute code remotely.  Adobe has confirmed the vulnerabilities and issued updates.  For details go to http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa07-01.html