Microsoft releases an Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8/8.1 (KB2942844)

Microsoft has released an update KB2942844 for all supported editions of Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. The update addresses the vulnerabilities described in Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.182.

Microsoft recommends that customers apply an update KB2942844 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. For the download links see: Update for vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer: April 8, 2014. Download the files appropriate for you.

Note:
The update for Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 is available via Windows Update.

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

Reference
Microsoft Security Advisory (2755801)