Adobe Releases Security Updates for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player to address multiple vulnerabilities. Adobe is aware of reports that an exploit designed to trick a user into opening a Microsoft Word document with malicious Flash (.swf) content exists. These vulnerabilities could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

Security updates are available for the following versions:

• Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.152 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh

• Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.327 and earlier versions for Linux

• Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh

• Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 and earlier versions for Android

• Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 SDK and earlier versions

• Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 SDK & Compiler and earlier versions

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB13-28 and follow best practice security policies to determine if their organization is affected and the appropriate response.