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Forum Thread: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure
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Relating to this vendor: Adobe Systems |
And, this specific program: Adobe Reader 9.x |
| Morpurgo | Installed 9.3 but still unsecure |
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31st Jan, 2010 09:47 |
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Ranking: 0 Posts: 1 User Since: 29th Jan, 2010 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
I got a warning that my adobe needed to be updated so i did. Now i have 9.3 but Secunia tells me I have still 9.2.0.124? |
| TiMow | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 10:11 | ||||||||
| Score: 738 Posts: 728 User Since: 26th Jun 2009 System Score: 100% Location: CH Last edited on 31st Jan, 2010 10:16 |
Hello Morpurgo Maurice Joyce is the Adobe master. Hopefully he will pick up your Q. at some point. If you weren`t aware, there are perpetual problems with Adobe software. In the meantime, what you need to try, (if not already done), is to reboot your system and re scan PSI. This is always the advisable practice, when updating, and is sometimes all that is needed. If this doesn`t work, then you will need to locate and clear out any residual files from 9.2. As I`ve said, Maurice is best placed in this case, or you can search the forum for previos Adobe threads. What has been stated in the past is that whereever possible alternatives should be sought to Adobe - there are other freeware PDF readers and, on recommendation, I changed to Foxit Reader pre-XMas, when there were big issues with Adobe reader. Take a look at this thread (8th entry from Maurice Joyce - with the bold print) http://secunia.com/community/forum/thread/show/339... TiMow -- Computing is not yet a perfect science - it still requires humans. |
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| Maurice Joyce | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 13:07 | ||||||||
| Score: 10510 Posts: 8,072 User Since: 4th Jan 2009 System Score: 100% Location: UK |
Where is this Adobe vulnerability lurking? FINDING A VULNERABILITY FILE PATH ================================= To locate the exact file that the Secunia PSI has detected, use or switch to the ADVANCED interface, then : 1 Click on the + sign of the programme to "expand' it. 2 Click on Technical Details in the Toolbox to see the installation path of the detected file. (Copy (CTRL+C) & paste (CTRL+V) the Installation Path of the file back to the Forum if U are unsure what to do next. 12:06 31/01/2010 -- Maurice Windows 7 SP1 64 Bit OS HP Intel Pentium i7 IE 10 for Windows 7 16GB RAM |
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| Eljo | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 13:16 | ||||||||
| Score: -2 Posts: 42 User Since: 29th Nov 2008 System Score: 99% Location: NL |
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe -- Ms Windows7 32bit \Notebook HP 6720s\1.6Ghz\3GB\CIS 5.x\ Asus Notebook A8\ Win8 64bit\1.9Ghz\8Gb\Cis5.x\ |
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| dill0612 | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 14:59 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 2 User Since: 23rd Feb 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
The problem isn't unique to one machine. I have the identical symptoms even after a reboot and rescan. File Explorer clearly shows the version of acrord32.exe as 9.3 but PSI reports 9.2. I've also ensure there is one and only one copy of acrord32.exe on my hard drives. | ||||||||
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 18:12 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,204 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A Last edited on 31st Jan, 2010 18:17 |
Hello All , Secunia do not always use the installation path file - in this case AcroRD32.exe - to detect the version of Adobe Reader . Having said that , V 9.3.0.148 has been available since 12/01/2010 and when installed it appears to change/update all the important files to that version N°. This seems to be the first reported problem for "Reader" here in the Forum , since the update became available ; in order to help to try clarify , could you you say at what date and by which method you updated from v9.2.0.124 to v9.3.0.148 Is anyone using Reader in Adobe Acrobat Pro ?? This thread deals with the problem in Adobe Acrobat Pro :- http://secunia.com/community/forum/thread/show/332... Take care Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Eljo | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 19:10 | ||||||||
| Score: -2 Posts: 42 User Since: 29th Nov 2008 System Score: 99% Location: NL |
I installed it this morning my Win7 32bit system. I followed the link in Secunia and followed the instructions, thats it. -- Ms Windows7 32bit \Notebook HP 6720s\1.6Ghz\3GB\CIS 5.x\ Asus Notebook A8\ Win8 64bit\1.9Ghz\8Gb\Cis5.x\ |
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 20:35 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,204 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
@eljo , Adobe Reader tends to update better from within itself . You could try ;- Open the Reader and close all/as many other programmes you can do so safely , click on the "Help" tab (top leftish of the page) and in the dropdown menu select "check for updates" , if they show (unlikely) install them . If this does not help you , select "Repair Adobe Reader Installation" and let it run . It may work straight away but better do a reboot and then run a Full PSI scan . Let us know how you go . Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Eljo | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 21:09 | ||||||||
| Score: -2 Posts: 42 User Since: 29th Nov 2008 System Score: 99% Location: NL |
The update did not work but the repair option did the trick, solved! -- Ms Windows7 32bit \Notebook HP 6720s\1.6Ghz\3GB\CIS 5.x\ Asus Notebook A8\ Win8 64bit\1.9Ghz\8Gb\Cis5.x\ |
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| dill0612 | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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31st Jan, 2010 23:32 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 2 User Since: 23rd Feb 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
The repair trick fixed it. In fact, not only did it fix the Reader, it also fixed Shockwave and Flash errors as well. FYI, I had tried both the standalone install from the web page and an internal update. The last thing I had done prior to running repair was an internal update from the Help menu. Thanks for your assitance. It's sure nice to see green bars again! |
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| cains2 | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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20th Feb, 2010 13:44 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 1 User Since: 20th Feb 2010 System Score: N/A Location: JP |
Hi I installed Adobe Reader in C:\TOOLS\PDFViewer\AdobeReader90\Reader\AcroRd32.e AcroRd32.exe (9.3.0.148) MD5 c528536bf4e4c14c2e3171900e588443 C:\TOOLS\PDFViewer\AdobeReader90\Reader\plug_ins\A AcroForm.api (9.3.1.203) MD5 61b909be7623d833ce25cb5213e66412 Secunia PSI still said: "This installation of Adobe Reader 9.x is insecure and potentially exposes your system to security threats" WIN XP PRO SP3 FFX3.5 |
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| Expatcher | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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20th Feb, 2010 23:49 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 1 User Since: 20th Feb 2010 System Score: N/A Location: US |
HI, I installed the 9.3.1 update supplied by Adode. It says version is 9.3.1, but Secunia says it is still 9.3.0 and I agree with Secunia. I removed Adobe Reader completely (2) times and re-installed with the same outcome. When is Adobe going to learn how to patch software ??? This is getting rather annoying. -- STCD |
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| searcher1 | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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22nd Feb, 2010 06:41 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 1 User Since: 22nd Feb 2010 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
PSI is looking at 'acrobat.dll' which shows its verion to still be 9.X The update is done (in my case 3 times!) but that file I suspect was not the problem so Adobe simply left it. I wonder how you can verify the update? Michael |
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| mbrazil | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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22nd Feb, 2010 08:29 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 8 User Since: 2nd Feb 2008 System Score: 92% Location: US |
I have a similar situation with Adobe Reader. I installed the latest update from Adobe, and the program now shows itself as ver. 9.3.1. The file properties for AcroRd32.exe show ver. 9.3.0.148. PSI also indicates the Reader version is 9.3.0.148 and says it's insecure. When I check for updates within Reader, it says there are none available. -- Mike Brazil |
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| Syzyzgy | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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22nd Feb, 2010 08:40 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 9 User Since: 14th Dec 2008 System Score: N/A Location: CN |
There appears to be something amiss with you Secunia PSI program. Although I have run all recommended patches and updates PSI still says the programs are insecure. Example: Google Chrome - PSI says it is version 4.0.249.78 where as Google Chrome itself says it is version 4.0.249.89 Example: Adobe Acrobat - PSI says there is a later version of Adobe Acrobat 9, however when I update both via PSI link and the Acrobat program itself the version installed is 9.3.0.148 which PSI says is insecure. Example - MS PowerPoint Viewer. PSI say version 12.0.6414.1000 is insecure whereas the latest download from MS Office installs version 12.0.6414 Example - Adobe Flash - I have updated this numerous times and now PSI tels me 2 versions are out of date. 10.0.42.34 (ActiveX) & 10.0.32.18 (ActiveX). I don't know how to check which version is running, however following the PSI link does not install a version that PSI recognizes as patched. So either i am completely stupid and inept or there is some problem with PSI. Perhaps you could let me know. Maybe I need an updated version of PSI. |
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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22nd Feb, 2010 18:52 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,204 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
@syzyzgy Multiple postings on different threads is considee bad manners and likely to annoy those you wish to help you ; it is also very confusing for those following a thread and also needing help . Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Syzyzgy | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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23rd Feb, 2010 08:13 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 9 User Since: 14th Dec 2008 System Score: N/A Location: CN |
Sorry. thanks for the tip. |
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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23rd Feb, 2010 15:41 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,204 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
No problem :)) -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| terragasta | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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26th Feb, 2010 12:26 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 9 User Since: 31st Jul 2009 System Score: N/A Location: FR |
hello everybody, i think the problem is the fact of Adobe who doesn't update the version of the file Acrord32.exe (9.3.0.148) since the software version is 9.3.1... not the problem of PSI... sincerely terragasta |
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| terragasta | RE: Installed 9.3 but still unsecure | ||||||||
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26th Feb, 2010 19:11 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 9 User Since: 31st Jul 2009 System Score: N/A Location: FR |
and now SECUNIA recognize Adobe Reader updated as 9.3.1...also the version of the file acrord32.exe is always 9.1.0.148... why not ? terragasta |
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