Adobe Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: April 9, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, and other operating systems that use Adobe Flash Player.

Overview

There are critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash player that may allow an attacker to take control of your computer.

Solution

Apply Updates

Adobe has provided updates to remedy these vulnerabilities. To obtain the updates, visit the Adobe Player Download Center.

Description

Adobe Flash Player is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. If you open a malicious Flash file, which may be hosted on a website, an attacker may be able to take control of your computer or cause it to crash. The Adobe Security Bulletin provides updates that address these vulnerabilities.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-100A.

References

• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-100A.html - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-100A.html>
• Adobe Security Advisory APSB08-011 - <http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-11.html>
• Adobe Flash Player Download Center - <http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash>
• US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Adobe Security advisory APSB08-011 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=APSB08-011>

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Revision History

April 9, 2008: Initial release