Adobe Reader PDF Handling Code Execution Vulnerability (Win)

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Summary
This host is installed with Adobe Reader and is prone to arbitrary code execution vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document. Impact level: System/Application.
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe Reader version 9.3.2 or later, For further updates refer, http://www.adobe.com
Insight
The flaw is due to error in handling 'PDF' files, which allows to execute 'EXE' files that are embedded in a PDF document.
Affected
Adobe Reader version 8.x and 9.x on Windows.
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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