Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.214 Now Available for Download

Adobe has released Flash Player 13.0.0.214 for Windows and Macintosh, Flash Player 11.2.202.359 for Linux. These updates address 6 critical-risk vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:
  • Users of Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.206 and earlier versions for Windows should update to Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.214.
  • Users of Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.206 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 113.0.0.214.
  • Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.356 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.359.
  • Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will automatically be updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.214 for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
  • Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 10 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.214 for Windows 8.
  • Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 11 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.214 for Windows 8.1.

About Flash Player (Credit: Adobe)

Overview
Flash Player 13.0 drives innovation for rich, engaging digital experiences with new features for cross-platform browser-based viewing of expressive rich internet applications, content, and videos across devices. This release provides access to the Flash Player 13.0 runtime for Windows desktop and Mac OS environments. More information about Adobe Flash Player 13.0 available here.

Adobe Flash Player 13.0 Installer

Download Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.214
The following downloads provide the Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.214 installers for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. Download the files appropriate for you:

Security fixes:
This build contains the following security fixes:
  • Fixed a use-after-free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution (CVE-2014-0510).
  • Fixed a vulnerability that could be used to bypass the same origin policy (CVE-2014-0516).
  • Fixed security bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2014-0517, CVE-2014-0518, CVE-2014-0519, CVE-2014-0520).

References:
Adobe Flash Player 13 Release Notes
APSB14-14 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories

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