Software

APSB13-25 Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.04) for Windows. These updates address a regression that occurred in version 11.0.04 affecting Javascript security controls. Adobe Reader and Acrobat X (10.1.8) and earlier versions for Windows are not affected, and all versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Macintosh are also not affected by this vulnerability.

Download:
Patch only
Download Adobe Reader or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).

Adobe Flash Player updated to version 11.9.900.117.
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page

Earlier this week Adobe updated flash for IE to version 11.8.800.168.
There were a few bugs and version 11.8.800.174 fixes them.
Download
Release Notes

Java has been updated version 7u40 (1.7.0_40-b43). Security update.
Release Notes

Downloads:
Jave 7 Runtime (this is most people will use).
Java 7 JDK

Java has proved to be horribly insecure. I have removed it from all my computers and no longer use programs that require it.
See:
Java Security at Wikipedia
Ed Bott – A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
Google “java security” for more.

Security updates for Adobe Flash, Reader, and Shockwave are available today.

APSB13-21 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Download Adobe Flash Player

APSB13-22 Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Download Adobe Reader or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).

APSB13-23 Security update available for Adobe Shockwave Player
Download Adobe Shockwave player

iTunes 11.0.5 is out.
“This update corrects an issue with iTunes in the Cloud, where some purchases may download or play unexpected items”
Download
Download 64-bit
Be sure to see:
Ed Bott – The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without bloatware

Piriform is beta testing a new app called Agomo that will allow you to “clean, defrag and monitor your computers from anywhere, using your browser.”
More info and beta test signup here.

Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 is out. It is available via Windows Update as well as downloadable.

Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Microsoft Office 2010…contains new updates which improve security, performance, and stability. Additionally, the SP is a roll-up of all previously released updates.

Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Office 2010 (KB2687455) 32-Bit Edition
Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Office 2010 (KB2687455) 64-Bit Edition

Updates are also available for the Visio and PowerPoint viewers via Windows Update.

Adobe has released security updates for Flash and Shockwave.
APSB13-17 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player (Windows, Mac, Linux)
APSB13-18 Security update available for Adobe Shockwave Player (Windows, Mac)
Download:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Shockwave player