Flaws are patched with new Flash Player Update
By Gina on September 22, 2011 | Computer Security, Adobe, flash player update, computer security, malware, security software
Today Adobe released out-of-band software update which patches serious vulnerabilities in its Flash Player products. An update fixes versions of Flash that are suitable on Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris and Android operating systems.
According to Adobe, cross-scripting flaw is one of critical vulnerabilities that were exploited by cyber criminals who gain to trick user into clicking malicious links that brings malware and other serious infections to user’s computer.
“This universal cross-site scripting issue could be used to take actions on a user’s behalf on any website or webmail provider if the user visits a malicious website”, says Adobe.
This update applies to Flash Player 10.3.183.7 and earlier on Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris systems, and Flash 10.3.186.6 for Android. Adobe also says that the latest update patches at least 6 different security vulnerabilities.
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