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Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9.0 and earlier have a vulnerability that would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a remote system by enticing a user to open a specially-crafted PDF file. Targeted exploitation was reported on Feb. 13, 2009, and public proof-of-concept exploits are expected over the weekend of Feb. 20th.
Impact
This vulnerability could result in remote code execution if a victim opens a specially crafted Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) document in an affected version of Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. As always, ensure that documents like PDFs come from a trusted source before opening them.
TiGra Networks Recommendations
Immediately cease and desist from using version 9 or earlier of Adobe Acrobat and/or Acrobat Reader. Consider using FoxIt PDF Viewer or alternatively, wait for a security update (expected about March 12th).
Further Reading
https://www.it-isac.org/postings/cyber/alertdetail.php?id=4541
Thanks to MVP Susan Bradley for the heads-up.