Adobe Flash Player, AIR and Reader Critical Security Updates Released

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Adobe has released Version 19.0.0.207 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh. The Extended Release Version was incremented to Version 18.0.0.252 with this update. Additional information is available in the Security Bulletin.

For those who use Adobe AIR, it has been updated to version 19.0.0.213. The update is available here: https://get.adobe.com/air/

Non-IE Plugin (Opera, Firefox, Etc.): http://download.macromedia.com/get/...ensing/win/install_flash_player_19_plugin.exe
Flash Player For Internet Explorer, Windows 7 and earlier: http://download.macromedia.com/get/...sing/win/install_flash_player_19_active_x.exe
Flash Player for Windows 8x and above will be available for IE and Microsoft Edge via Windows Update.

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The quarterly Adobe Reader update was also released today, with extensive updates included. Details are available in the Security Bulletin.

Update checks can be manually activated by choosing Help > Check for Updates.

Adobe Reader XI (11.0.13, Pro and Standard) for Windows is available here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows.

Note: UNcheck any pre-checked additional options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

 

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So much for the Adobe Flash Player critical security update yesterday.

Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player
Release date: October 14, 2015
Vulnerability identifier: APSA15-05

CVE number: CVE-2015-7645
Platforms: Windows, Macintosh and Linux


Summary

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2015-7645) has been identified in Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.207 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Successful exploitation could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.


Adobe is aware of a report that an exploit for this vulnerability is being used in limited, targeted attacks. Adobe expects to make an update available during the week of October 19.

 

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No release notes yet but Flash 19.0.0.226 is now available. Please update ASAP, using the links provided above.