Problem with pdf files and hacking, recent? True or false?

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From: Oceanwaves_Joy
Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2007 04:18

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A friend recently sent me an email warning that there was supposedly
some glitch or flaw in Adobe Reader (no version given) that would
allow hackers to gain control of your computer if you clicked on a
pdf file using your browser.

Is this a hoax? The email was copied from someone else and then said
to check with Adobe Reader website for updates about this supposed
problem.

I don't see anything here on the website.

Could someone please verify if there is any truth to this? Thanks.

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