Adobe has released fifteen Flash Player security updates over the past year. Chrome, Firefox, and most other modern web browsers also have web plug-in safeguards in place due to repeatedsecurity risks. Safari on macOS Sierra deactivates Flash by default, only turning on the plug-in when user requested. The vulnerabilities were reported by security teams from Google, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Trend Micro. Select 'About Google Chrome' under the Tools menu to verify the browser is up-to-date.Īdobe said the critical security update resolves integer overflow, memory corruption, type confusion, heap buffer overflow, and use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution. Likewise, Google Chrome will automatically update Flash Player to version 24.0.0.221.
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The update is also available from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center.įlash Player users who had enabled the option to 'allow Adobe to install updates' will receive the update automatically. Mac users with Flash Player version 24.0.0.194 or earlier installed should immediately update to the latest version using the built-in update mechanism. Adobe this week released Flash Player version 24.0.0.221 to 'address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system,' including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS.
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