The macOS and Windows versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are vulnerable. After successful attacks, attackers could execute their own code with the rights of the victim. Three of the twelve gaps were classified twelve with the threat level ” critical “. Security updates are available for download.

How attacks could take place in detail , Adobe does not elaborate in a warning message. In the case of a critical classification, however, one can assume that attacks are possible directly via the Internet and without authentication. If you use the PDF applications, you should bring them up to date quickly.

The macOS and Windows editions Acrobat DC and Reader DC are covered. . 013. 20064 , Acrobat 2020 and Acrobat Reader 2020. 001. 30010 and Acrobat 2017 and Acrobat Reader 2017 2017. 011. 30180 . According to Adobe, all previous versions are vulnerable.

Dangerous effects In addition to executing malicious code, Attackers still leak information and acquire higher user rights.

Adobe normally only publishes security updates once a month. These are emergency patches.

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