We all know that Adobe flash player is one among the controversial application for vulnerability attacks. Recently a Security Bulletin has been published by Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team that, “Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier for Windows and Macintosh are subjected to a vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system.”
The affected versions of Adobe are Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.335 and earlier versions for Linux. Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions,
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.335 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.336.
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.41 installed with Google Chrome will automatically be updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.38 installed with Internet Explorer 10 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 10 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 for Windows 8.0.
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.38 installed with Internet Explorer 11 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 11 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 for Windows 8.1.
This update is not only for Windows, Mac and Linux users, Android users also advised to update their adobe version ASAP. The update shows that Adobe is being aware of all other exploits of vulnerability attacks, it would be a lot better if they release a stable version before the attack gets wild.
Here’s the link to update your Adobe Flash Player.
SOURCE: Adobe blog
