Adobe Flash Player and AIR Critical Security Updates Released

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Adobe has released Version 24.0.0.221 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Update:

• Windows 7 and earlier: Installation links for Windows 7 and earlier are provided by Adobe at Installation problems:
  • Flash Player for Internet Explorer - ActiveX
  • Flash Player for Firefox/Pale Moon - NPAPI
  • Flash Player for Opera and Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI
• Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11: Adobe Flash Player will be automatically updated to the latest version for Windows 8.1 and 10.
• Google Chrome: Adobe Flash Player will be automatically updated to the latest Google Chrome version.
• Flash Player Uninstaller: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
• Adobe AIR: Adobe - Adobe AIR

Important Note: Downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center 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 that you do not want. They are not needed for the Flash Player update.

• Release Notes: Flash Player® 24 AIR® 24
• Security Bulletin