Adobe has released Flash Player 13.0.0.206 for Windows and Macintosh, Flash Player 11.2.202.356 for Linux. These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2014-0515 exists in the wild, and is being used to target Flash Player users on the Windows platform. Adobe also recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.182 and earlier versions for Windows should update to Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.206.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.201 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 113.0.0.206.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.350 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.356.
- Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will automatically be updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.206 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 13.0.0.206 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 13.0.0.206 for Windows 8.1.
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.
Download Flash Player 13.0.0.206
The following downloads provide the Flash Player 13.0.0.206 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 buffer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution (CVE-2014-0515).
Sources:
Adobe Flash Player 13 Release Notes
APSB14-13 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories
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