# MA-394.052014: MyCERT Advisory - Security Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

**Date:** 15 May 2014  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-394.052014  
**Advisory ID:** MA-394.052014

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**1.0 Introduction**
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.06) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. These updates address vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
**2.0 Impact**
These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially cause system crash and allow an attacker to compromise and take control of the affected system.
**3.0 Affected Products**
Listed below are the affected products:
- Adobe Reader XI (11.0.06) and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Adobe Reader X (10.1.9) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Adobe Acrobat XI (11.0.06) and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.9) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
**4.0 Recommendation**
Adobe recommends users to update their software by following the instructions provided below:
- Adobe Reader for Windows
- Adobe Reader for Mac
- Acrobat Standard and Pro for Windows
- Acrobat Pro Extended for Windows
- Acrobat Pro for Mac
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this software to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact MyCERT through the following channels:
E-mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0f6c766d6a7d3636364f6c766d6a7d7c6a6c7a7d667b76216276) or [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3beaab0b6a1a793beaab0b6a1a7fdbca1b4fdbeaa)
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**5.0 References**
- US-CERT: Adobe Releases Security Updates for Reader, Acrobat, Flash Player, and Illustrator, May 2014 [online].
<https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2014/05/13/Adobe-Releases-Security-Updates-Reader-and-Acrobat>
- Adobe Security Bulletin: Security Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat, May 2014 [online].
<http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-15.html>
- AUSCERT, May 2014 [online]. <https://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=19651>