Adobe has released Flash Player 17.0.0.134 for Windows and Macintosh, and Flash Player 11.2.202.451 for Linux. Flash Player 17.0 includes new features as well as enhancements and bug fixes related to security, stability, performance, and device compatibility for Flash Player 17 and AIR 17. These updates also address multiple critical-risk vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.305 and earlier versions for IE should update to Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.134.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.305 and earlier versions for Firefox (Windows) should update to Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.134.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.305 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.134.
- 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.x will be automatically updated to the current version.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.442 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.451.
Download Flash Player 17.0.0.134
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Overview
Adobe Flash Player 17.0 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 17.0 runtime for Windows desktop and Mac OS environments.
What's new in Flash Player 17.0
Adobe Flash Player 17.0 includes the following:
Flash Player Control Panel Improvements
The system control panel will now display the currently installed version of Flash Player's ActiveX, NPAPI, and PPAPI plugins.
Flash Player Mac Installer Improvements
The Mac installer will no longer request users close the Chrome browser during installation.
ADT Packaging Time Improvement with Support for Parallel Compilation for iOS
VideoTexture Support in AIR for Windows, Mac and iOS
Stage3D - Standard Extended Profile for AIR Mobile
For a full list of features in Flash Player and AIR, including features introduced in previous releases, please review the document here.
Security fixes:
This release contains the following security fixes:
- Fixed memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0332, CVE-2015-0333, CVE-2015-0335, CVE-2015-0339).
- Fixed type confusion vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0334, CVE-2015-0336).
- Fixed a vulnerability that could lead to a cross-domain policy bypass (CVE-2015-0337).
- Fixed a vulnerability that could lead to a file upload restriction bypass (CVE-2015-0340).
- Fixed an integer overflow vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0338).
- Fixed use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0341, CVE-2015-0342).
Sources:
Adobe Flash Player 17 Release Notes
Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories
APSB15-05 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
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