Product
Security update available for Adobe Reader Mobile
Release date: April 14, 2014
Vulnerability identifier: APSB14-12
Priority: See table below
CVE Numbers: CVE-2014-0514
Platform: Android
Summary
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Reader Mobile for the Android operating system. This update addresses a vulnerability that could be exploited to gain remote code execution on the affected system. Adobe recommends users update their product installations using the instructions provided in the “Solution” section below.
Affected software versions
- Adobe Reader Mobile 11.1.3 and earlier for Android
Solution
Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader Mobile update to the newest version, available here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.reader.
Priority and severity ratings
Adobe categorizes this update with the following priority rating and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
|
Updated Version |
Platform |
Priority rating |
Adobe Reader Mobile |
11.2 |
Android |
2 |
This update addresses a critical vulnerability in the software.
Details
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Reader Mobile for the Android operating system. This update addresses a vulnerability that could be exploited to gain remote code execution on the affected system. Adobe recommends users update their product installations using the instructions provided in the “Solution” section above.
This update resolves a vulnerability in the implementation of Javascript APIs that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code (CVE-2014-0514).
Acknowledgements
Adobe would like to thank Yorick Koster of Securify BV (CVE-2014-0514) for reporting this issue and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.