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HelpSecurity Update: Critical Vulnerabilities Affecting Adobe Flash Player
SECURITY UPDATE:
Adobe has released Security Advisory APSB08-11 to address multiple critical
vulnerabilities affecting Adobe Flash Player. The most severe of these
vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
For a complete description of the security enhancement, refer to Adobe’s Security Advisory APSA08-11.
AFFECTED SOFTWARE:
* Adobe Flash Player 9.0.115.0 and earlier
* Adobe Flash Player 8.0.39.0 and earlier
To verify the Adobe Flash Player version number, access the About Flash Player page, or right-click on Flash content and select “About Adobe (or Macromedia) Flash Player” from the menu.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PROTECT YOUR SYSTEM:
Adobe recommends all users upgrade to the newest version 9.0.124.0:
- Prior to taking any action, please contact your Computer Support Coordinator (CSC). S/He will be able to assist you in applying the update.
- If you do not have a CSC, updates may be obtained from Player Download Center, or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-100A
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-100A.html
US-CERT Securing Your Web Browser
http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/
UCSF Mac OS X Interest Group
http://www.ucsf.edu/macosx
Enterprise Information Security
http://security.ucsf.edu
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