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security update for Adobe Flash Player

Number: AV16-174
Date: October 26 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to the recently released security update for Adobe Flash Player.

Assessment

Adobe has released Security Bulletin APSB16-36 to address critical vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. 

Affected software versions:

  • Adobe Flash Desktop Runtime 23.0.0.185 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh.
  • Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome 23.0.0.185 and earlier versions of Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome.
  • Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 23.0.0.185 and earlier for Windows 10 and 8.1.
  • Adobe Flash Player for Linux versions 11.2.202.637 and earlier.

CVE References: CVE-2016-7855

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor-released updates to affected applications accordingly.

References:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-36.html

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