Adobe has released Flash Player 17.0.0.169 for Windows and Macintosh, and Flash Player 11.2.202.457 for Linux. These updates address multiple critical security vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe is aware of a report that an exploit for CVE-2015-3043 exists in the wild, according to security bulletin (APSB15-06). Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.134 and earlier versions for IE should update to Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.169.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.134 and earlier versions for Firefox (Windows) should update to Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.169.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.134 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.169.
- 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 11.2.202.451 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.457.
Download Flash Player 17.0.0.169
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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.
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. More information about Adobe Flash Player 17 available here.
Security fixes:
This release contains the following security fixes:
- Fixed memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0347, CVE-2015-0350, CVE-2015-0352, CVE-2015-0353, CVE-2015-0354, CVE-2015-0355, CVE-2015-0360, CVE-2015-3038, CVE-2015-3041, CVE-2015-3042, CVE-2015-3043).
- Fixed a type confusion vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0356).
- Fixed a buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0348).
- Fixed use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0349, CVE-2015-0351, CVE-2015-0358, CVE-2015-3039).
- Fixed double-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-0346, CVE-2015-0359).
- Fixed memory leak vulnerabilities that could be used to bypass ASLR (CVE-2015-0357, CVE-2015-3040).
- Fixed a security bypass vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure (CVE-2015-3044).
Sources:
Adobe Flash Player 17 Release Notes
Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories
APSB15-06 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
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