Adobe Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Systems Affected

• Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier
• Adobe Flash Player 8.0.35.0 and earlier
• Adobe Flash Player 7.0.70.0 and earlier

Overview

Adobe Flash is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Adobe has released Security Update APSB07-20 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to take control of your computer.

Solution

Install an Update

Install the updates described in Adobe Security Update APSB07-20.

Description

Adobe Flash is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer, crash your computer or access your data.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-35A.

References

• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-355A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-355A.html>
• Vulnerability notes for Adobe Security Update APSB07-20 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=APSB07-20>
• Securing Your Web Browser - <http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/>

Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.

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Revision History

December 21, 2007: Initial release