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Sockeye
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May 26, 2019
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PDF virus

  • May 26, 2019
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I have the free Adobe Reader that came with Windows 10. I use this PC for the Quickbooks software only. Last time I used it there was an update done and now all PDF files that I try to email are rejected with a virus message: 5.7.1 Virus Win.Exploit.CVE_2019_0903-6966169-0

I was trying to send emails back and forth from the PC to my Mac which has Acrobat Pro installed. Now when I try to send an email from my Mac I get the same rejection message so it appears both my laptops have this pdf virus!

A Google search provides no information about the virus in question. How can I remove this virus from my PC and my Mac?  HELP!  Thanks!

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    Correct answer jane-e

    Here is what I found:

    https://www.securityweek.com/researcher-drops-3-separate-0-day-windows-exploits-24-hours

    Prevent a worm by updating Remote Desktop Services (CVE-2019-0708) – MSRC

    antivirus - CVE-2019-0903 detected by just one anti-virus service - Information Security Stack Exchange

    It appears that Windows has already released a patch for it; I don’t know about Apple. I couldn’t find anything there.

    If is a OS problem, it appears, and not Acrobat.

    How did you make your PDFs? When you open a PDF what does it say in File > Properties for the Creator?

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    May 27, 2019

    There is no Adobe Reader that comes with Window 10, though your PC maker may have added it. What version is your Adobe Reader please? Please don’t say “latest”, looking for something like 11.0.33 or 2016.124.54333.

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    SockeyeAuthor
    Participant
    May 28, 2019

    Unfortunately I deleted the Adobe Reader and didn't take note of the version.

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 26, 2019

    Here is what I found:

    https://www.securityweek.com/researcher-drops-3-separate-0-day-windows-exploits-24-hours

    Prevent a worm by updating Remote Desktop Services (CVE-2019-0708) – MSRC

    antivirus - CVE-2019-0903 detected by just one anti-virus service - Information Security Stack Exchange

    It appears that Windows has already released a patch for it; I don’t know about Apple. I couldn’t find anything there.

    If is a OS problem, it appears, and not Acrobat.

    How did you make your PDFs? When you open a PDF what does it say in File > Properties for the Creator?

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      SockeyeAuthor
      Participant
      May 28, 2019

      Thanks! Looks like that's it! I think I've managed to remove it

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      May 28, 2019

      Hi Sockeye,

      You're welcome, and I am so glad!

      How did you remove it?

      ~ Jane

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