Microsoft releases an Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 (KB2824670)

Microsoft released an update KB2824670 for all supported editions of Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT. The update addresses multiple critical-risk vulnerabilities described in Adobe Flash Player 11.6.602.180 by updating the affected Adobe Flash libraries contained within Internet Explorer 10.

Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Microsoft recommends that customers apply an update KB2824670 immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service. Customers who have automatic updates enabled will not need to take any action because protections will be downloaded and installed automatically.

This Update also available for download from Microsoft Download Center. The links in this section correspond to file available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.

• Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

Your Flash Player Version: 11.6.602.180

Note: The update for Windows RT is available via Windows Update only.

Known issues with this security update

• Windows Update will not offer this security update to Windows RT-based computers until update KB2808380 has been installed.

System requirements

• Supported operating systems: Windows 8

References
Microsoft Security Advisory (2755801)
Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10: March 12, 2013