Adobe has released Version 22.0.0.192 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh and Version 11.2.202.626 for Linux. The Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh was updated to Version 18.0.0.360. Adobe AIR has been updated to Version 22.0.0.153.
The updates are to address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. In particular, an exploit for CVE-2016-4171 exists in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks.
Warning: Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, that link includes a pre-checked option to install unnecessary extras, such as McAfee Scan Plus or Google Drive. If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras.
Release Notes: Flash Player® 22 AIR® 22
The updates are to address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. In particular, an exploit for CVE-2016-4171 exists in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks.
Warning: Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, that link includes a pre-checked option to install unnecessary extras, such as McAfee Scan Plus or Google Drive. If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras.
- Non-IE Plugin (Opera, Firefox, Etc.): http://download.macromedia.com/get/...ensing/win/install_flash_player_22_plugin.exe
- Flash Player For Internet Explorer, Windows 7 and earlier: http://download.macromedia.com/get/...sing/win/install_flash_player_22_active_x.exe
- Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge: Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Version 1511: Adobe Flash Player is now a security bulletin rather than a security advisory and is distributed via the normal Windows Update channel.
- Flash Player Uninstaller: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
- Adobe AIR: http://get.adobe.com/air/
Release Notes: Flash Player® 22 AIR® 22