12-02-2006, 11:13 AM | #1 |
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Pdf vulnerability through IE can control your computer
Adobe has published an advisory notice due to a vulnerability in the the Adobe Acrobat software.
Specifically, your computer can be taken over by simply opening a pdf file from Internet Explorer. The vulnerability only affects the Microsoft Internet Explorer and is for Adobe Reader versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.8. Adobe is working on a patch. Via The Register. |
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