Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and MacOS. These updates address critical vulnerabilities. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
For questions regarding Acrobat DC, please visit the Acrobat DC FAQ page.
For questions regarding Acrobat Reader DC, please visit the Acrobat Reader DC FAQ page.
Adobe recommends users update their software installations to the latest versions by following the instructions below.
The latest product versions are available to end users via one of the following methods:
- Users can update their product installations manually by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
- The products will update automatically, without requiring user intervention, when updates are detected.
- The full Acrobat Reader installer can be downloaded from the Acrobat Reader Download Center.
For IT administrators (managed environments):
- Download the enterprise installers from ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/, or refer to the specific release note version for links to installers.
- Install updates via your preferred methodology, such as AIP-GPO, bootstrapper, SCUP/SCCM (Windows), or on macOS, Apple Remote Desktop and SSH.
Adobe categorizes these updates with the following priority ratings and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
Product | Track | Updated Versions | Platform | Priority Rating | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acrobat DC | Continuous | 2018.011.20058 |
Windows and macOS | 2 |
Windows macOS |
Acrobat Reader DC | Continuous | 2018.011.20058 |
Windows and macOS | 2 |
Windows macOS |
Acrobat 2017 | Classic 2017 | 2017.011.30099 | Windows and macOS | 2 |
Windows macOS |
Acrobat Reader DC 2017 | Classic 2017 | 2017.011.30099 | Windows and macOS | 2 |
Windows macOS |
Acrobat DC | Classic 2015 | 2015.006.30448 |
Windows and macOS |
2 |
Windows macOS |
Acrobat Reader DC | Classic 2015 | 2015.006.30448 | Windows and macOS | 2 |
Windows macOS |
Note:
As noted in this previous announcement, support for Adobe Acrobat 11.x and Adobe Reader 11.x ended on October 15, 2017. Version 11.0.23 is the final release for Adobe Acrobat 11.x and Adobe Reader 11.x. Adobe strongly recommends that you update to the latest versions of Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. By updating installations to the latest versions, you benefit from the latest functional enhancements and improved security measures.