[German]Adobe has released a hotfix update for Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader DC to version 2019.10.20069. This is an update outside the normal update cycle that was released on January 3, 2019.
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Within a Security Bulletin for Adobe Acrobat and Reader (APSB19-02), Adobe states that the hotfix addresses critical vulnerabilities. A Use after Free vulnerability (CVE-2018-16011) allows code execution. The security bypass vulnerability (CVE-2018-16018) allows privileges to be increased. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The following versions are affected:
By default, Adobe products should automatically update to the new version. The update is also available for Windows and macOS on this website and here as well as via the links in the table below.
| Product | Track | Updated Versions | Platform | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobat DC | Continuous | 2019.010.20069 | Windows and macOS | Windows | |
| Acrobat Reader DC | Continuous | 2019.010.20069 | Windows and macOS | Windows | |
| Acrobat 2017 | Classic 2017 | 2017.011.30113 | Windows and macOS | Windows | |
| Acrobat Reader DC 2017 | Classic 2017 | 2017.011.30113 | Windows and macOS | Windows | |
| Acrobat DC | Classic 2015 | 2015.006.30464 | Windows and macOS | Windows | |
| Acrobat Reader DC | Classic 2015 | 2015.006.30464 | Windows and macOS | Windows |
In addition to the security fixes, the update also contains the following bug fixes:
- 4265190: When opening with XDP/XFDF file in IE, the corresponding PDF does not open in the same tab but opens in another tab/default browser
- 4265294, 4265316: File zooms out automatically in case auto fill list appears at the bottom of the page
- 4265249, 4265312: Acrobat crashing on RDS farm on startup. Crash happens because Acrobat/Reader tries to load DigSig acrodata file but is unable to access it leading to crash
- 4265274: Comment RHP opens on selecting any annot in Document view
Further information can be found on this website.
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