Just hours after Adobe fixed a vulnerability in its PDF viewing applications, users became warned of a continuing security threat.
Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader became hot programs for spammers after a glitch was discovered to exploit the program’s “mailto” command. Hackers used this in connection with a malicious PDF code to send out bulk e-mails with dangerous PDF attachments.
Mozilla has released a new patch for Firefox, which will update the browser to version 2.0.0.8
The update, distributed since earlier today via the software’s auto-update feature, patches eight vulnerabilities. Two of them are rated as “critical” and could allow an attacker to run code or install software on a client PC.
The new version brings two new localized versions of Firefox, Georgian and Romanian. Probably most significantly, the browser is now compatible with Apple’s Leopard operating system. However, Mozilla noted that there are several known “issues” in this version. Among others, “some” media plug-ins as well as add-ons containing binary components are not working properly, the organization said.
Microsoft has released the latest monthly security updates for October 2007.
The updates are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center and also from Windows Update/Microsoft Update.
Critical:
Important:
Microsoft has also released the usual update for the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and the Windows Mail Definition Update (x86) (x64).
Microsoft have released a few updates on the Microsoft Download Center to resolve various issues in Vista and Server 2008
Vista:
Server 2008
Adobe announces partnerships with content developers that it hopes will drive demand for Media Player, now scheduled to ship before July 2008.
Adobe announced Monday the acquisition of Virtual Ubiquity, the maker of a Web-based, multiuser word processor called Buzzword. Adobe also spun out the beta of a new service called Share that allows users to share and work on documents together online, as well as publish them to wikis or Web pages.
For those who are not in the test group, this is the full-featured installation package which supports all the 36 languages.
This is as the one released yesterday, Version .275(6001.16659.0709163)
Available from Microsoft today, for Windows XP, 2003 and Vista.
Check them out if you have encountered any of the problems described.
For Windows XP
KB931678
Install this update to resolve an issue where an access violation may occur when a pop-up window in Internet Explorer 7 is closed on a system running Windows XP with Service Pack 2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
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Windows DreamScene, which transforms your desktop from a static wallpaper image into a full-motion video is now available.
The release, in conjunction with Stardock, offers a number of cool, new animated DreamScene desktops, including “Aurora”. Additionally, you can use your own videos as DreamScene desktops or visit Stardock’s Dream.WinCustomize.com website to download Stardock’s DeskScapes (an add-on to DreamScene) as well as a collection of fabulous content created by Stardock and members of the Ultimate community.
Directly from Microsoft, [free] activation required
All include x86 and x64 versions, and activation is required to get it work till Apr, 2008, otherwise, it’s for 30 days before ceasing to function. Pretty same as the Vista.
The beta3 key can be used to active the RC0, apply one as an IT Professional if you haven’t done so.
Right on cue, Microsoft has made available the (long-awaited) Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista to a private group of beta testers.
The update is noted for a number of positive changes, some of which include a much snappier logon experience, a new option in the Disk Defragmenter “allowing you to choose which volumes you would like to defragment,” improvements in responsiveness when resuming from Hibernation / Sleep modes, enhanced BitLocker function(Enterprise and Ultimate version only), better wireless network and dual monitor support.
