Adobe recommends users update to latest Flash Player
Adobe has issued update APSB07-20 for its Flash player versions 9.0.48.0 and earlier, 8.0.35.0 and earlier, and 7.0.70.0 and earlier.
In its official security bulletin, the software company describes the update as follows:
"Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these potential vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. A malicious SWF must be loaded in Flash Player by the user for an attacker to exploit these potential vulnerabilities. Users are recommended to update to the most current version of Flash Player available for their platform."
The vulnerabilities are extremely critical and affect Windows, Mac and Linux machines. Adobe recommends all users of Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 9.0.115.0 (Win, Mac, Linux), by downloading it from the Player Download Centre, or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted.
Adobe also announced that it has discontinued support for its Flash Player 7 and recommends all users now upgrade to Flash Player 9.
Source: Adobe.com Security Bulletin
