Adobe Acrobat/Reader Update

 

Adobe is releasing an update with new features and bug fixes for Acrobat and Reader. 

Update or Complete Download

Adobe Acrobat and Reader were updated to version 24.003.20180.  Updates should become available via the internal updater or checks can be manually activated by choosing Help/Check for Updates.  

Reader DC and other versions are available here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

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

Release Notes

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Windows 11 Version 24H2 Is Beginning to Roll Out!

 Starting today, the 10th Anniversary of the Windows Insider Program, Windows 11 Version 24H2 is being released.  

It will be a phased release starting with eligible devices running Windows 11, version 22H2 and 23H2 for those who have previously opted in to be amongst the first to experience new enhancements.  Eligible Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 devices require the May 2024 non-security preview update and a full operating system.

For those anxious to get the update, refer to the instructions at Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device.

The full announcement by John Cable, Vice President, Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, is available at How to get new experiences for Windows 11 and includes information on new features in Version 24H2.

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Mozilla Firefox Version 131.0 Released with Security Updates

 Mozilla sent Firefox Version 131.0 to the release channel.  Firefox ESR was updated to Version 115.16.0.

The update includes nine security updates of which seven (4) are rated high, three (3) are rated moderate, and three (3) are rated low.

High

#CVE-2024-9391: Prevent users from exiting full-screen mode in Firefox Focus for Android
#CVE-2024-9392: Compromised content process can bypass site isolation
#CVE-2024-9393: Cross-origin access to PDF contents through multipart responses
#CVE-2024-9394: Cross-origin access to JSON contents through multipart responses
#CVE-2024-9401: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 131, Firefox ESR 115.16, Firefox ESR 128.3, Thunderbird 131, and Thunderbird 128.3
#CVE-2024-9402: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 131, Firefox ESR 128.3, Thunderbird 131, and Thunderbird 128.3
#CVE-2024-9403: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 131 and Thunderbird 131

Moderate

#CVE-2024-9395: Specially crafted filename could be used to obscure download type
#CVE-2024-9396: Potential memory corruption may occur when cloning certain objects
#CVE-2024-9397: Potential directory upload bypass via clickjacking

Low

#CVE-2024-9398: External protocol handlers could be enumerated via popups
#CVE-2024-9399: Specially crafted WebTransport requests could lead to denial of service
#CVE-2024-9400: Potential memory corruption during JIT compilation

New

• Firefox will now offer to temporarily remember when users grant permissions to sites (e.g. geolocation). Temporary permissions will be removed either after one hour or when the tab is closed.
• A tab preview is now displayed when hovering the mouse over background tabs, making it easier to locate the desired tab without needing to switch tabs.
• When suggesting a default translation language, Firefox will now take into consideration languages you have previously used for translations.
• We’ve re-introduced the ability to navigate to the search engine home page when the search bar is empty by using shift-enter/shift-click

Fixed:

• Fixed an issue where Copy and Paste context menu items intermittently were not enabled when expected.

Changed:

• The following language is now supported by Firefox translation: Swedish
• The Tab overview (List all tabs) menu has received a new, refreshed icon.

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

• Security Updates
• Release Notes
• Rapid Release Calendar
• ESR Release Notes

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