Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and macOS. These updates address an important vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead toinformation disclosure in the context of the current user. 

Affected Versions

Solution

Adobe recommends users update their software installations to the latest versions by following the instructions below.    

The latest product versions are available to end users via one of the following methods:    

• Users can update their product installations manually by choosing Help > Check for Updates.     

• The products will update automatically, without requiring user intervention, when updates are detected.      

• The full Acrobat Reader installer can be downloaded from the Acrobat Reader Download Center.     

For IT administrators (managed environments):     

• Refer to the specific release note version for links to installers.     

• Install updates via your preferred methodology, such as AIP-GPO, bootstrapper, SCUP/SCCM (Windows), or on macOS, Apple Remote Desktop and SSH.     

Adobe categorizes these updates with the following priority ratings and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:    

Vulnerability Details

Acknowledgements

Adobe would like to thank Gareth Heyes from Portswigger for reporting the relevant issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.