Corrine Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Adobe has released Version 27.0.0.170 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux. The critical update addresses a report that an exploit for CVE-2017-11292 exists in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks against users running Windows. Update: With the option to 'Allow Adobe to install updates', the update will be automatic. Without that setting enabled, either install the update via the update mechanism when prompted or via the Download Center*. Windows 7 and earlier: Installation links for Windows 7 and earlier are provided by Adobe at Installation problems | Flash Player | Windows 7 and earlier: Flash Player for Internet Explorer - ActiveX Flash Player for Firefox/Pale Moon - NPAPI Flash Player for Opera and Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI [*]Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11: Adobe Flash Player will be automatically updated to the latest version for Windows 8.1 and 10. [*]Google Chrome: Adobe Flash Player will be automatically updated to the latest Google Chrome version. [*]Flash Player Uninstaller: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe [*]Adobe AIR: Adobe - Adobe AIR *Important Note: Downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center link includes a pre-checked option to install unnecessary extras, such as McAfee Scan Plus or Google Drive. If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras that you do not want. They are not needed for the Flash Player update. Release Notes: Flash Player® 27 AIR® 27 Security Bulletin 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Microsoft released the Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.170 Update: ADV170018 | October Flash Security Update. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Another Flash Player update has been released, although the update does not include any security fixes. Rather, it is to correct an important functional fix impacting Flex content. If impacted, it is recommend the update be installed. For those who have the option to 'Allow Adobe to install updates', the update will be automatic. Otherwise, use the links in the initial post in this thread. The released Version is 27.0.0.183 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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