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Stories about: PDF attack

New PDF-Based Arbitrary Code Execution Technique Revealed A security researcher has revealed a new method of launching executables embedded in PDF files, without exploiting any particular vulnerability. The technique, which employs a bit of social engineering, can also be used to infect previously clean PDF documents residing on the system.Vulnerabilities that allow for arb... 2 April 2010 12:14 GMT Zero-Day Adobe Reader Exploit Found in the Wild A new critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability affecting all versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat is currently being exploited to infect the computers of unsuspecting users. After reports of ongoing attacks have surfaced, Adobe confirmed the flaw and offered temporary mitigation solutions.This year has been ve... 16 December 2009 08:20 GMT