Monday, September 20, 2010

Adobe Flash Player Critical Security Update


An Adobe Security Bulletin has been posted to address a critical security issue in Adobe Flash Player.  As described in the Adobe PSIRT Blog: Security update available for Adobe Flash Player:
"Today, a Security Bulletin has been posted to address a critical security issue (CVE-2010-2884) in Adobe Flash Player. This Security Bulletin affects Adobe Flash Player 10.1.82.76 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris, and Adobe Flash Player 10.1.92.10 for Android.  Adobe recommends users apply the update for their product installation. This addresses the issue first mentioned in Security Advisory APSA10-03. "

Although Adobe suggests downloading the upate from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted, if you prefer, the direct download links are as follows:
If you use the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, be careful to UNCHECK the box shown below. It is not needed for the Flash Player update!


1 MB

McAfee Security Scan Plus
Verify Installation:
To verify the Adobe Flash Player version number installed on your computer, go to the About Flash Player page, or right-click on content running in Flash Player and select "About Adobe Flash Player" from the menu.

Do this for each browser installed on your computer.

Verify the version of Adobe AIR installed on your system in the Adobe AIR TechNote.

Details from Security Bulletin APSB10-03:

Release date: September 13, 2010
Last updated: September 20, 2010
Vulnerability identifier: APSA10-03
CVE number: CVE-2010-2884
Platform: All


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