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Forum Thread: Despite recommended upgrade, still showing as insecure
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| SueHue
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by SueHue on 29th Mar, 2009 15:57
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I have downloaded, installed and rescanned the recommended update several times and it still shows insecure. I am not about to buy version 8 for what it costs.
Version 7.1.0.649
c:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0
I am tempted to do an "ignore program" in Secunia and just manually check via Adobe Acrobat for any updates. I love Secunia and continue to recommend it to people to keep their computers safe!
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| MaritimeRider
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by MaritimeRider on 29th Mar, 2009 16:19
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Susan: Did you restart your computer before doing your final scan. Do that and then do your scan. Post back results.
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| SueHue
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by SueHue on 29th Mar, 2009 19:51
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Have restarted and rescanned numerous times. Get the window that states that "no changes were detected with this program since the last scan. <b>This program still appears to be Insecure</b>" |
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| puget1
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by puget1 on 29th Mar, 2009 19:57, last edited on 29th Mar, 2009 19:57
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Need to know what browser you are using. Have you tried to check if it is a third party install holding you out. This is a simple fix if it is just an Adobe update: from another form:
Any cosmetic changes, general upgrades or bug fixes to a programme are not reported by Secunia which is only concerned with insecure items.
If U want a general updater to compliment Secunia a link is here:
http://www.filehippo.com/
Just down load the free updater and go from there |
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| SueHue
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by SueHue on 30th Mar, 2009 05:56, last edited on 30th Mar, 2009 05:56
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I use Mozilla mostly, Chrome for some things and IE for others. I have updated via the link in Secunia, and from the link in Acrobat. I have stood on my head, and crossed all fingers. I have prayed to the gods, and promised a sacrifice if it would just play nice.
The update worked, but Secunia still lists it as insecure. I don't think any of this is a third party updater.
I am resigned to having an insecure application - which I need for my work and cannot/will not uninstall. Thanks for the input anyway.
Susan |
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| MaritimeRider
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by MaritimeRider on 30th Mar, 2009 06:24, last edited on 30th Mar, 2009 06:24
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Better than ignore after update via Adobe if results don't change then do an ignore.At least you know its safe
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| SueHue
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by SueHue on 30th Mar, 2009 06:26
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Figured it out!! The download was a .msp and after I reassociated it with windows installer it actually, with some encouragement, worked. I feel so much better being secure!!!!
Thanks to you for the support. Susan
on 30th Mar, 2009 05:56, SueHue wrote:
I use Mozilla mostly, Chrome for some things and IE for others. I have updated via the link in Secunia, and from the link in Acrobat. I have stood on my head, and crossed all fingers. I have prayed to the gods, and promised a sacrifice if it would just play nice.
The update worked, but Secunia still lists it as insecure. I don't think any of this is a third party updater.
I am resigned to having an insecure application - which I need for my work and cannot/will not uninstall. Thanks for the input anyway.
Susan
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| MaritimeRider
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by MaritimeRider on 30th Mar, 2009 06:32, last edited on 30th Mar, 2009 06:32
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Our posts crossed Sue. Nice feeling isn't it. No gremlins can get at your computer now.Just one thing-not familiar with msp??what is it??Only curious. Guess what! Finally figured it out.
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| philht
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by philht on 30th Mar, 2009 18:40
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I am having the same problem with Acrobat Pro 8. Despite updating it several times, and the fact that "About Acrobat" shows that it is running version 8.1.4 (the lastest, patched version), PSI continues to show it as unpatched. The main file (acrobat.exe) shows the file version as 8.1.0.137, dated 5/11/2007. The update process only changed 3 DLL files.
The "solution" discovered by the other person posting does not seem to relate to my situation at all. I'd appreciate any insight you can provide. |
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| Kurosh
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by Kurosh on 30th Mar, 2009 19:54
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on 30th Mar, 2009 18:40, philht wrote:
I am having the same problem with Acrobat Pro 8. Despite updating it several times, and the fact that "About Acrobat" shows that it is running version 8.1.4 (the lastest, patched version), PSI continues to show it as unpatched. The main file (acrobat.exe) shows the file version as 8.1.0.137, dated 5/11/2007. The update process only changed 3 DLL files.
The "solution" discovered by the other person posting does not seem to relate to my situation at all. I'd appreciate any insight you can provide.
I wrote to Secunia Support about this, and here is their response:
(unknown source)Hi
Thank you for contacting Secunia Support
We are aware of the problem, and we will fix it shortly.
The problem is the updated file does not include the .exe file on which we normally use to detect the file version.
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Kind regards,
Morten Hansen
Secunia PSI Support
Secunia PSI
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal |
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| Deadstickdave
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by Deadstickdave on 31st Mar, 2009 00:40
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I have the same problem of Secunia insisting that Mozilla Firefox 3.xx is insecure despite my updating to Mozilla Firefox 3.08. Tried all the suggestions in this thread without any success.
Dave Kovensky
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| MaritimeRider
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by MaritimeRider on 31st Mar, 2009 00:56
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Dave:Can't suggest anything further. Note reply above yours
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| Deadstickdave
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by Deadstickdave on 31st Mar, 2009 06:05
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Hi Maritime Rider,
Thanks for your response to my question. I just added Mozilla to the ignore list and will live with the problem
Dave |
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| PastorDan
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by PastorDan on 7th Apr, 2009 17:04
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I am having the same problem.
Can you explain in more detail what you did?
Thanks,
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| wr
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by wr on 7th Apr, 2009 17:59
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@ Deadstickdave & Pastor Dan
To locate the exact file that the Secunia PSI has detected, please follow these guidelines using the
ADVANCED interface:
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* Click on the + sign of the program to “expand’ it.
* Click on Technical Details in the Toolbox to see the installation path of the detected file.
* Remember the installation path and close down the menu.
* Click Open Folder and locate the detected file.
If the location is not in an installation or backup location RIGHT click & select delete-if in either location using Advance mode create a ignore rule.
Regards, wr
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