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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Mozilla Firefox Version 68.0.2 Released with Security Update

Mozilla sent Firefox Version 68.0.2 to the release channel today. The update included one (1) security update, rated moderate.

As of the last check, no update is available for ESR.

Moderate

• #CVE-2019-11733: Stored passwords in 'Saved Logins' can be copied without master password entry

Fixed

• Fixed a bug causing some special characters to be cut off from the end of the search terms when searching from the URL bar (bug 1560228)
  
• Allow fonts to be loaded via file:// URLs when opening a page locally (bug 1565942)
  
• Printing emails from the Outlook web app no longer prints only the header and footer (bug 1567105)
  
• Fixed a bug causing some images not to be displayed on reload, including on Google Maps (bug 1565542)
  
• Fixed an error when starting external applications configured as URI handlers (bug 1567614)
  

Update:  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox."  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu. If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

References

• Common questions after updating Firefox
• Security Updates
• Release Notes
• Rapid Release Calendar

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Adobe Flash Player Update

Adobe has released Version 32.0.0.238 of Adobe Flash Player for Windows 7 and earlier, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS. The update addresses bug fixes described in the Release Notes as "Assorted functional fixes".

Note that because this is not a security update, Microsoft has not released updates to Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on 8.1/10.  The Flash Player for those browsers remains at Version 32.0.0.207, which was the security update released in June by Adobe.

Release date:  August 13, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: None
Platform:  Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS

Update:

• With the option to 'Allow Adobe to install updates', the update will be automatic. Without that setting enabled, either install the update via the update mechanism when prompted or via the Download Center*.
• Windows 7 and earlier:  Installation links for Windows 7 and earlier are provided by Adobe at Installation problems | Flash Player | Windows 7 and earlier: 
• Flash Player for Internet Explorer - ActiveX 
• Flash Player for Firefox/Pale Moon - NPAPI
• Flash Player for Opera and Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI
• Uninstaller (if needed) : http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe 
• Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11:  Security updates for Adobe Flash Player are automatically updated to the latest version for Windows 8.1 and 10 via Windows Update.
• Google Chrome:  Adobe Flash Player will be automatically updated to the latest Google Chrome version.
• Flash Player Uninstaller:  http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
• Adobe AIR:  Adobe - Adobe AIR

*Important Note:  Downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center link includes a pre-checked option to install unnecessary extras, such as McAfee Scan Plus or Google Drive.  If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras that you do not want.  They are not needed for the Flash Player update.

Verify Installation

To verify the Adobe Flash Player version number installed on your computer, go to the About Flash Player page, or right-click on content running in Flash Player and select "About Adobe Flash Player" from the menu. 

Do this for each browser installed on your computer.

To verify the version of Adobe Flash Player for Android, go to Settings/Applications/Manage Applications/Adobe Flash Player x.x.

References

• Adobe Priority Ratings
• AIR Download Center 
• Installing and Updating Flash Player - FAQ
• Release Notes
• Security Bulletin
• PSIRT

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