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Adobe has released Version 21.0.0.197 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh. Linux and the Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh were not updated and remain at Version 11.2.202.577 for Linux and Version 18.0.0.333 for the ESR. Adobe AIR also remains unchanged at Version 21.0.0.176.

 

The update was to provide an important bug fix that was affecting a subset of Flash gaming content.

 

If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras.

 

Release Notes: Flash Player® 21 AIR® 21

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Adobe has released Version 21.0.0.213 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh due to reports that CVE-2016-1019 is being actively exploited on systems running Windows 10 and earlier.

 

It is strongly advised that Flash Player be updated as soon as possible.

 

If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras.

 

 

Security Advisory

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Adobe has released Version 21.0.0.242 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh and Version 11.2.202.616 for Linux. The Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh was updated to Version 18.0.0.352. Adobe AIR SDK has been updated to Version 21.0.0.215.

 

The updates are to address critical vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited. It is strongly advised that Flash Player be updated as soon as possible.

 

If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras.

 

 

Security Advisory

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Adobe has released Version 22.0.0.192 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh and Version 11.2.202.626 for Linux. The Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh was updated to Version 18.0.0.360. Adobe AIR has been updated to Version 22.0.0.153.

 

The updates are to address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. In particular, an exploit for CVE-2016-4171 exists in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks.

 

Warning: Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, that 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.

 

 

Release Notes: Flash Player® 22 AIR® 22

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Adobe has released Version 22.0.0.209 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Chrome as well as Version 11.2.202.632 for Linux. The Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh was updated to Version 18.0.0.366.

 

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Adobe Flash (ActiveX version for IE, on Win7 and earlier) has been updated to 22.0.0.210.

 

The direct download link will offer this latest version:

 

Internet Explorer - http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_22_active_x.exe

 

Note: The plugin version has NOT been changed... it remains at 22.0.0.209. http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/

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Adobe has released Version 23.0.0.162 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Chrome as well as Version 11.2.202.635 for Linux. The Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh was updated to Version 18.0.0.375.

 

The updates are to address important bug fixes and critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

 

Warning: Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, that 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.

 

Non-IE Plugin (Opera, Firefox, Etc.): http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_plugin.exe

Flash Player For Internet Explorer, Windows 7 and earlier: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_active_x.exe

Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge: Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows 10: Adobe Flash Player is now a security bulletin rather than a security advisory and is distributed via the normal Windows Update channel.

Flash Player Uninstaller: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe

Adobe AIR: http://get.adobe.com/air/

 

Release Notes: Flash Player® 23 AIR® 23

Security Bulletin

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Adobe has released Version 23.0.0.185 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Chrome as well as Version 11.2.202.637 for Linux. The Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh was updated to Version 18.0.0.382.

 

The updates are to address important bug fixes and critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

 

Warning: Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, that 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.

 

Non-IE Plugin (Opera, Firefox, Etc.): http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_plugin.exe

Flash Player For Internet Explorer, Windows 7 and earlier: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_active_x.exe

Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge: Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows 10: Adobe Flash Player is now a security bulletin rather than a security advisory and is distributed via the normal Windows Update channel.

Flash Player Uninstaller: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe

Adobe AIR: http://get.adobe.com/air/

 

Release Notes: Flash Player® 23 AIR® 23

Security Bulletin

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Adobe has released Version 23.0.0.207 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Chrome as well as Version 11.2.202.644 for Linux. The updates resolve type confusion vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution as well as use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution.

 

Warning: Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, that 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.

 

Non-IE Plugin (Opera, Firefox, Etc.): http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_plugin.exe

Flash Player For Internet Explorer, Windows 7 and earlier: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_active_x.exe

Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge: Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows 10: Adobe Flash Player is now a security bulletin rather than a security advisory and is distributed via the normal Windows Update channel.

Flash Player Uninstaller: http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe

Adobe AIR: http://get.adobe.com/air/

 

Release Notes: Flash Player® 23 AIR® 23

Security Bulletin

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Adobe has released Version 24.0.0.186 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux.

 

These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Note in particular that an exploit for CVE-2016-7892 exists in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks against users running Internet Explorer (32-bit) on Windows.

 

If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras.

Release Notes: Flash Player® 24 AIR® 24

Security Bulletin

 

 

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Adobe has released Version 24.0.0.194 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux.

 

These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

 

Edit Note: The old direct download links for NPAPI (Firefox, Pale Moon) and ActiveX Plugin are not currently working. In addition, Opera/Chromium-based browsers now use the Pepper/PPAPI plugin. The updated links are below. The local offline installers are also available at the bottom of this page: https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/installation-problems-flash-player-windows.html

 

If you use the download center, uncheck any unnecessary extras.

Release Notes: Flash Player® 24 AIR® 24

Security Bulletin

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Adobe has released Version 24.0.0.221 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

 

Update:

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.

 

 

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Adobe has released Version 25.0.0.127 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

 

Update:

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.

 

 

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Adobe has released Version 25.0.0.148 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

 

Update:

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.

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Adobe has released Version 25.0.0.171 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux.

 

These updates address critical vulnerabilities including a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to code execution and memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution.

Update:

*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.

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V.T. Eric Layton

Thanks, as always, Corrine. The handy links make it easier for the lazy among us to update when we need to. :)

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Adobe has released Version Adobe has released Version 26.0.0.126 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux.

 

These updates address critical vulnerabilities including a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to code execution and memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to remote code execution.

Update:

*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.

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V.T. Eric Layton

Gawd... I get tire of Flash updates. It's as bad as Java used to be. :(

 

Well, anyway... thanks for the notification, Corrine! :)

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Adobe has released Version Adobe has released Version 26.0.0.137 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux.

 

These updates address vulnerabilities could lead to remote code execution, information disclosure and Memory address disclosure.

 

Update:

*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.

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