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Alert

Critical Security Updates for Adobe Flash Player (APSB15-25)

Oct 13, 2015 9:24AM PDT
Release date: October 13, 2015

Vulnerability identifier: APSB15-25

Priority: See Bulletin

CVE numbers: CVE-2015-5569, CVE-2015-7625, CVE-2015-7626, CVE-2015-7627, CVE-2015-7628, CVE-2015-7629, CVE-2015-7630, CVE-2015-7631, CVE-2015-7632, CVE-2015-7633, CVE-2015-7634, CVE-2015-7643, CVE-2015-7644

Platform: All Platforms

Summary:
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Affected Versions, Solutions and Vulnerability Details included in the Bulletin:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-25.html

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Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player
Oct 14, 2015 3:08PM PDT
Release date: October 14, 2015

Vulnerability identifier: APSA15-05

CVE number: CVE-2015-7645

Platforms: Windows, Macintosh and Linux

Summary

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. Successful exploitation could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Adobe is aware of a report that an exploit for this vulnerability is being used in limited, targeted attacks. Adobe expects to make an update available during the week of October 19.

Affected software versions:
Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.207 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release version 18.0.0.252 and earlier 18.x versions
Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.535 and earlier 11.x versions for Linux

To verify the version of Adobe Flash Player installed on your system, access the About Flash Player page, or right-click on content running in Flash Player and select "About Adobe (or Macromedia) Flash Player" from the menu. If you use multiple browsers, perform the check for each browser you have installed on your system.

Severity ratings:
Adobe categorizes this as a critical vulnerability.

Advisory : https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa15-05.html
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Hi Carol
Oct 14, 2015 3:15PM PDT

Thanks for keeping us safe
Digger

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Hi Digger
Oct 14, 2015 4:21PM PDT

Consider it my pleasure! Keeping current with Flash Player's vulnerabilities and patches sure does keep me busy.

Today Brian Krebs referenced a past post of his, where he explained how to remove or disable Adobe's Flash Player. It's worth a read, if you (or anyone else) are interested. ( Adobe, Microsoft Push Critical Security Fixes - beneath "Original story:" )

And .. thanks for your thanks. Grin
Carol