Malware News Security Update for Adobe Reader available January 19, 2017 (Out of Band)

[soccer97]

I checked for Updates via the Check for Updates option in Adobe Reader. I had already installed the previously one on January 10th. No security bulletin has been posted yet (it is unclear), but I assume it's important - and possibly a 0-day. When I clicked on Details, it took me here (Details Link).

Be careful out there guys!

The update prompt says it contains updates for security vulnerabilities and customer issues. I am using Adobe Reader DC version and 15.023.20053 before the update. I may wait until release notes are posted, but that's just me.

Also, watch out for a new attack via just browsing the web. I use ESET Smart Security 9 and Zemana Anti-Malware (Won from MalwareTips giveaway), and it cleaned a DNS hijacking issue (127.0.0.0). It was from a common news site. As usual, with the inauguration coming up, watch for the potential for news site malware and SPAM.

Use caution, especially with browsers.

New releases will come next week.

Also check their PSIRT blog tomorrow:

Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) Blog

 

[askmark]

Shouldn't the title be 2017?

 

[SHvFl]

I did just now when I saw your post and checked.

 

[soccer97]

Shouldn't the title be 2017?

Thanks for letting me know - Sorry I am still writing 2016 on things - Under a lot of stress atm.

 

[askmark]

Thanks for letting me know - Sorry I am still writing 2016 on things - Under a lot of stress atm.

No worries, it's any easy mistake to make. Sorry to hear you're stressed.

 

[Nikos751]

I use ESET Smart Security 9 and Zemana Anti-Malware (Won from MalwareTips giveaway), and it cleaned a DNS hijacking issue (127.0.0.0).

I think this is an false positive rather than an actual DNS attack, as 127.0.0.0 is used for loopback. I am not sure though - eset does not have such addresses in the safe list so any info from more knowledgeable members here are welcome