Adobe has released Flash Player 16.0.0.287 for Windows and Macintosh, and Flash Player 11.2.202.438 for Linux. These updates address critical-risk vulnerability (CVE-2015-0310) that could be used to circumvent memory randomization mitigations on the Windows platform.
Adobe is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2015-0310 exists in the wild, which is being used in attacks against older versions of Flash Player, according to security bulletin (APSB15-02). Adobe also recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.257 and earlier versions for IE and Firefox (Windows) should update to Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.287.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.257 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.287.
- Adobe Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will be automatically updated to the current version.
- Adobe Flash Player installed for Internet Explorer on Windows 8/8.1 will be automatically updated to the current version.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.429 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.438.
Overview
Adobe Flash Player 16.0 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 16.0 runtime for Windows desktop and Mac OS environments. More information about Adobe Flash Player 16.0 available here.
Download Flash Player 16.0.0.287
The following downloads provide the Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.287 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 memory leak that could be used to circumvent memory address randomization on the Windows platform (CVE-2015-0310).
Sources:
Adobe Flash Player 16 Release Notes
Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories
APSB15-02 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
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