Adobe releases security update to fix vulnerabilities

Security firm Adobe has released new software updates for its Acrobat and Reader programs, fixing multiple security vulnerabilities the company said were “critical”.

The weaknesses allow users to possibly executive a piece of code contained in a TrueType font, with another update also delivering further security for the “social engineering” flaw addressed in June.

That particular vulnerability was highlighted as possibly being able to open a malicious object without a user’s consent.

The downloads will be rolled out using the “Check for Update” commands, with the Reader installer to be updated by the end of the month.