JPCERT-AT-2012-0024
JPCERT/CC
2012-08-15
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Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player (APSB12-18)
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2012/at120024.html
I. Overview
Adobe Flash Player contains multiple vulnerabilities. As a result,
a remote attacker could terminate Adobe Flash Player or execute
arbitrary code by convincing a user to open specially crafted
contents. Adobe Systems has already observed targeted email attacks
exploiting some of these vulnerabilities. Users are recommended to
update to the latest version of software provided by Adobe Systems.
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB12-18 (English)
Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-18.html
II. Products Affected
Affected products and versions are as follows:
- Adobe Flash Player 11.3.300.270 and earlier
For more information, refer to the Adobe Systems website.
III. Solution
Update Adobe Flash Player to the following latest version. For more
information, refer to the Adobe Systems website.
- Adobe Flash Player 11.3.300.271
Adobe Flash Player Download Center
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
The Adobe Flash Player version number installed on your PC can be
verified through the following page:
Adobe Flash Player:Version Information
http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
* Flash player may be installed in Internet Explorer. Therefore, if
using a browser other than Internet Explorer on daily use, it is
recommended that Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer also be
updated.
IV. References
Adobe Security Bulletins APSB12-18 (English)
Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-18.html
If you have any information regarding this alert, please contact
JPCERT/CC.
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