Security Advisory for Flash Player, Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Adobe has released an advisory that a critical vulnerability exists for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris in the Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.45.2 and earlier as well as in the authplay.dll component that ships with Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX operating systems. This vulnerability (CVE-2010-1297) could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe has received reports indicating this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild against Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The original security bulletin and suggested mitigations by Adobe is posted here.
Affected Versions
- Adobe Flash Player 10.0.45.2, 9.0.262, and earlier 10.0.x and 9.0.x versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris
- Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.3.2 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX
Not Vulnerable
- Flash Player 10.1 Release Candidate, can be downloaded here
- Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x are confirmed not vulnerable
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Guy Bruneau IPSS Inc. gbruneau at isc dot sans dot org
Comments
"Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 is the first runtime release of the Open Screen Project that enables uncompromised Web browsing of expressive applications, content and video across devices."
Does putting the words "Adobe" and "uncompromised web browsing" in the same sentence constitute false advertising, a warranty or just wishful thinking on their part? :-)
JJ
Jun 5th 2010
1 decade ago
Paul
Jun 5th 2010
1 decade ago
I also wonder if those that do install the RC will actually read the RC directions and do the un-install step first before installing the RC. And is the un-install just one of those preferred steps or a real requirement.
FTWMike
Jun 5th 2010
1 decade ago
FTWMike
Jun 5th 2010
1 decade ago
Guy
Jun 5th 2010
1 decade ago
KC
Jun 8th 2010
1 decade ago
IBM_PS2it
Jun 9th 2010
1 decade ago