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Adobe Flash Player Version 12.0.0.44 Released

Harris

​Adobe Flash Player version 12.0.0.44 has been released by Adobe Systems.  This is the latest version available for users who run the Adobe Flash Player ActiveX version or Plugin version.  Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that is required for viewing of certain applications, content, and videos.

Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions for Windows. These updates address a critical vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system.

Adobe is aware of reports that an exploit for this vulnerability exists in the wild, and recommends users update their product installations 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.
  • 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.

These updates resolve an integer underflow vulnerability that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected system (CVE-2014-0497).

Adobe Flash Player is one of the applications that is managed and updated by ODS.  If you are a current customer, ODS will automatically update your version of Adobe Flash Player over the next few days.  ODS will deploy both the ActiveX version and the Plugin version.  This ensures that Adobe Flash Player will function with web browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera.  The update will install silently.  No user interaction is required.  There are no additional fees or charges for ODS to update your version of Adobe Flash Player.

 

If you would like assistance managing and deploying Adobe Flash Player for PCs, please contact H Tech Solutions using the URL below.
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