Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (KB2907997)

Microsoft has released an update KB2907997 for all supported editions of Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. The update contains security fixes and new features described in Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.170 by updating the affected Adobe Flash libraries contained within Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11.

Microsoft recommends that customers apply an update KB2907997 immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Windows Update service. Customers who have automatic updates enabled will not need to take any action because protections will be downloaded and installed automatically. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

This Update also available for download from Microsoft Download Center. The link 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 8.1

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, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2

References
Microsoft Security Advisory (2755801)
Update for vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer: December 10, 2013