Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Adobe Flash Player Critical Security Update Released

Adobe Flashplayer

Adobe has released Version 29.0.0.171 of Adobe Flash Player.  The update address critical vulnerabilities that could lead to remote code execution affecting version 29.0.0.140 and earlier.  Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Release date:  May 8, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: APSB18-16
Platform:  Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS

Fixed Issues

  • Gradients in static SWFs shows "Movie Not Loaded" in Flash Player (FP-4198806)

Update:

*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.

    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.

    To verify the version of Adobe Flash Player for Android, go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Adobe Flash Player x.x.

    References



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