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RIM issues security patch for BlackBerry

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Tuesday June 9, 2009

Research In Motion issued a patch for BlackBerry devices. This patch fixes a vulnerability that deals with the handling of PDF files on BlackBerry devices. Fortunately for government and sensitive enterprise users, the patch comes before the security flaw was breached.

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Show Notes

- The vulnerability concerns handling of PDF files on your BlackBerry.

- It does not affect BlackBerry Internet Service.

- It does not require a software update.

- This vulnerability relates to BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Professional Software.

- RIM recommends that you open all attachments only from trusted sources.

- RIM reacted quickly and fixed this vulnerability before it could be taken advantage of.

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