Adobe Acrobat DC and Reader DC Optional Updates Released

Adobe has released optional updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader addressing specific functionality issues.

Release date:  August 22, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: None
Platform: Windows and MacOS

Bug fixes

Rendering

• 4282242: Error “Cannot extract embedded font. Some characters may not display or print correctly” thrown on opening pdf files containing certain fonts

Forms-XFA

• 4282237: xfa.host.response js method returning null on XFA forms
• 4282234: Unable to generate/read QR code data via Smartform in Acrobat / Reader

Scan

• 4282212: Only one page can be scanned and inserted to an existing PDF from scanner

Distiller

• 4282192: [Mac] [Non-English]: Distiller Output and Input folders name changed on non-english locales

Update or Complete Download

Reader DC and Acrobat DC were updated to version 2019.012.20040. 

Edit Note: Because it's not a security fix, the download is NOT available at the usual locations... rather, the hotfix installer is at 19.012.20040 Optional update, August 22, 2019 — Release Notes for Acrobat DC Products. (H/T ky331)

Note: UNcheck any pre-checked additional options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

References

• PSIRT
• Release Notes
• System Requirements

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