Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Air

Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player

Platform: All Platforms

Summary

Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.32.18 and earlier. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Adobe recommends users of Adobe Flash Player 10.0.32.18 and earlier versions update to Adobe Flash Player 10.0.42.34. Adobe recommends users of Adobe AIR version 1.5.2 and earlier versions update to Adobe AIR 1.5.3.
Affected software versions

Adobe Flash Player 10.0.32.18 and earlier versions
Adobe AIR 1.5.2 and earlier versions

To verify the Adobe Flash Player version number installed on your system, access the About Flash Player page, or right-click on content running in Flash Player and select “About Adobe (or Macromedia) Flash Player” from the menu. If you use multiple browsers, perform the check for each browser you have installed on your system.
Solution

Adobe Flash Player
Adobe recommends all users of Adobe Flash Player 10.0.32.18 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 10.0.42.34 by downloading it from the Flash Player Download Center or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted.

Adobe AIR
Adobe recommends all users of Adobe AIR version 1.5.2 and earlier update to the newest version 1.5.3 by downloading it from the Adobe AIR Download Center.

Severity rating

Adobe categorizes these as critical issues and recommends affected users update their installations to the newest versions.

Tagged as: Adobe, Security Updates