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Foxit Reader Updated to Address Security Issues Caused by iPhone & iPad Jailbreak Program

Foxit Reader Updated to Address Security Issues Caused by iPhone & iPad Jailbreak Program

Foxit has released Foxit Reader 4.1.1.0805 to address a vulnerability associated with the improper rendering of PDF documents.

The Foxit Reader update fixes the crash issue caused by the new iPhone/iPad jailbreak program, which can be exploited to inject arbitrary code into a system and execute it there. Exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Foxit Reader Updated to Address Security Issues Caused by iPhone & iPad Jailbreak Program

Foxit has released Foxit Reader 4.1.1.0805 to address a vulnerability associated with the improper rendering of PDF documents.

The Foxit Reader update fixes the crash issue caused by the new iPhone/iPad jailbreak program, which can be exploited to inject arbitrary code into a system and execute it there. Exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The company suggests that users go to “Check for Updates Now” on the Reader help menu to update to the latest version 4.1.1.0805.

More information and links to updates can be found at: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security_bulletins.php#iphone

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