The updates both provide support for additional digital camera raw image file formats. A total of 31 new camera and camera back models have been added in this release, including Canon’s EOS 500D, Nikon’s D500 and 18 Hasselblad models.

Adobe has also updated its Digital Negative (DNG) specification to version 1.3. The new release supports opcodes — a list of operations for performing activities during the raw file conversion process, including corrections and enhancements that improve image quality prior to the demosaic process. These operations are difficult to perform in-camera due to limited processing power, according to Adobe.

Photoshop Lightroom is Adobe’s photo management software, a competitor to Apple Aperture. Camera Raw works in conjunction with Photoshop to provide direct access to raw image file formats.

Adobe on Tuesday patched security flaws in its Acrobat and Reader applications. The updates repair bug CVE-2009-1492, which concerns Adobe’s implementation of JavaScript in Reader and Acrobat. That flaw could allow a hacker to create a malicious PDF file that could execute other arbitrary code.

A second vulnerability, restricted to Reader for Unix, has also been fixed.

Adobe promised last week to fix the problems with its PDF software. The company recommends users of Acrobat or Reader versions 7, 8, or 9 update to the latest versions. ]]> http://www.dide3d.com/2009/05/adobe-fixes-security-holes-in-acrobat-reader/feed/ 0