Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.170 Now Available for Download

Adobe has released Flash Player 11.9.900.170 for Windows and Mac, Flash Player 11.2.202.332 for Linux. These updates address two critical-risk vulnerabilities that could cause the application to crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. These updates also includes a number of bug fixes.

Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:

• Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.152 and earlier versions for Windows should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.170.
• Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.152 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.170.
• Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.327 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.332.
• Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will automatically be updated to the latest Google Chrome version.
• Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 10 version.
• Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 11 version.

Overview
Flash Player 11.9 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 11.9 runtime for Windows desktop and Mac OS environments.

Below are some of the key features and benefits of Flash Player 11.9:
Mac OS X 10.9 Support:
Flash Player 11.9 has been tested against the latest developer releases of OS X 10.9 and are ensuring that Flash Player continues to perform as expected.

Flash Player Mac .pkg Installation Support:
Flash Player 11.9 introducing a new .pkg installer format for distribution partners to reduce their workload by allowing them to deploy Flash Player for Mac using their current tools and environments.

Safe Mode in Safari 6.1 and higher:
Safari 6.1 includes an updated version of Safari with Safe Mode, which implements new security restrictions on the operation of browser plug-ins. To the extent possible, Adobe has adapted Flash Player to transparently handle these changes.

For a full list of features in Flash Player and AIR, including features introduced in previous releases, please review the document here.

Download Flash Player 11.9.900.170
The following downloads provide the Flash Player 11.9.900.170 installers for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. Download the files appropriate for you:

• Flash Player - Download Center

What's new in Flash Player 11.9.900.170?
This build contains the following security fixes:

• Fixed a type confusion vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2013-5331).
• Fixed a memory corruption vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2013-5332).

Bug Fixed:
Full details about changes that are in this version of Adobe Flash Player are available in the Flash Player 11.9 Release Notes.

Source:
Security Bulletin APSB13-28