Adobe Flash Player Critical Security Update

Security Bulletin (APSB11-05) has been released to address critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player.

Vulnerability identifier: APSB11-02

CVE Numbers: CVE-2011-0558, CVE-2011-0559, CVE-2011-0560, CVE-2011-0561, CVE-2011-0571, CVE-2011-0572, CVE-2011-0573, CVE-2011-0574, CVE-2011-0575, CVE-2011-0577, CVE-2011-0578, CVE-2011-0607, CVE-2011-0608

Platform: All Platforms


Although Adobe suggests downloading the update 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:

• IE: http://fpdownload.adobe.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player_ax.exe
• Non-IE (Opera, Firefox etc) http://fpdownload.adobe.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player.exe

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

Free McAfee® Security Scan Plus (optional) 

In addition, any toolbar offered with Adobe products can be unchecked if not wanted.


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.

References:

• Adobe Security Advisory: APSA11-01 - Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader and Acrobat
• Adobe PSIRT Blog: Security update available for Adobe Flash Player (APSB11-05)

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