Adobe is recommending that users update their Flash Players immediately -- especially those who frequent Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. The company released an emergency security bulletin on Tuesday that addresses vulnerabilities in Flash, which could be exploited by hackers.
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2015-7645) has been identified in Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.207 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Flash Player 10 has security updates that I consider very important and would definitely want on all of my systems. I would like to know if it's okay from a security aspect to continue using the previous Flash Player.
The 'Adobe Flash Player Update' pop-up states that Adobe Flash Player is out-of-date and must be updated. Be aware, however, that this pop-up is not genuine and attempts to trick users to install. Rather than updating Adobe Flash Player, set-ups install a number of additional PUPs. Avoid updating Adobe Flash Player through notifications you receive in Windows Startup. Most of these notifications do officially come from Adobe, but there are times when they come from malware that pretend to be Adobe. To minimize the risk, update your Flash Player through the official website. Allow Adobe to install updates automatically.
MacOS blocks outdated Flash player versions. Since Flash Player and Mac computers are not compatible, Apple provides a tool with Safari that checks and blocks outdated versions of Adobe Flash Player for security reasons. Note: The Settings Manager that you see above is not an image; it is the actual Settings Manager itself.Click the tabs to see different panels, and click the options in the panels to change your Adobe Flash Player settings. If you are a designer or developer creating applications for Flash Player, see Global security settings for content creators instead.
'This vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system,' Adobe wrote in a blog post. 'Adobe is aware of reports that an exploit for this vulnerability exists in the wild, and recommends users apply the updates referenced in the security bulletin.'
Adobe assigned a Priority 1 rating to the vulnerabilities being exploited on Windows and Macintosh and advised users of both operating systems to install the update. That rating -- Adobe's highest threat level -- identifies 'vulnerabilities being targeted, or which have a higher risk of being targeted, by exploit(s) in the wild.' The bulletin also said that the Flash vulnerability faced by Linux users rated a Priority 3, which refers to 'a product that has historically not been a target for attackers.'
Is Adobe Flash Player A Security Risk For Mac
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Adobe recommends users update to the latest versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44.
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.335 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.336.
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.41 installed with Google Chrome will automatically be updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.38 installed with Internet Explorer 10 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 10 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 for Windows 8.0.
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.38 installed with Internet Explorer 11 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 11 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 for Windows 8.1.
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Is Adobe Flash Player A Browser Plug In
Users can update their version of Flash from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center.