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Another Flash Player update next week :-(


RetiredTripleHelix
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A critical vulnerability (CVE-2015-5122) has been identified in Adobe Flash Player 18.0.0.204 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Successful exploitation could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Adobe is aware of reports that an exploit targeting this vulnerability has been published publicly. Adobe expects to make updates available during the week of July 12, 2015.

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa15-04.html
 
See recent update here: https://community.webroot.com/t5/Security-Industry-News/Adobe-Flash-Player-18-0-0-203-and-Adobe-Air-18-0-0-180/td-p/207714
 
Daniel 😠

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Baldrick
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Many thanks, Daniel...much appreciated as per usual.
 
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Flash Player looks like it's following in the steps of JAVA. :S

RompinRaider
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Thanks for the update...I am hearing there may be a ...5123 now. I think Trend has been working on this but none the less, I have lots of people with Flash Player so appreciate the updates.  RR

RetiredTripleHelix
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You're right @!
 

Adobe Security Bulletin

 

Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player

Release date: July 10, 2015
Last Updated: July 12, 2015
Vulnerability identifier: APSA15-04
CVE number: CVE-2015-5122, CVE-2015-5123
Platform: Windows, Macintosh and Linux
 
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa15-04.html
 
Daniel 😉

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