Critical Vulnerability in Flash Player. Upgrade!

[Wiz Feinberg]

<h3>Security bulletin</h3>

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and Earlier Versions

The bulletin is located here.

Release Date: September 12, 2006

Summary

Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and earlier versions that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. A malicious SWF file must be loaded in Flash Player by the end user for an attacker to exploit these vulnerabilities. It is recommended that users update to the most current version of Flash Player available for their platform.

Solution

Adobe recommends all users of Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 9.0.16.0, by downloading it from the Player Download Center, or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted.

Affected Software Versions

Adobe Flash Player 8.0.24 and Earlier

To verify the Flash Player version number, access the About Flash Player page, or right-click on Flash content and select “About Macromedia Flash Player” from the menu. If you use multiple browsers, perform the check and the installation for each browser.

<h4>Action Required</h4>
Do this NOW to avoid potential computer compromise from tricked Flash presentations. I believe that this affects users of YouTube.

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Bob "Wiz" Feinberg
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