Adobe, the computer software company, has recently released an emergency security update for its popular product Flash Player. These updates are to address the two vulnerabilities that may result in possible crashes of the system.
The update focuses on OS X, Windows, Android and Linux users to whom the company recommend Flash update at the earliest. The updates are for Flash Player version 11.5.502.146 and earlier (Windows and OS X) and version 11.2.202.261 and earlier (Linux).
The Android update is for version 11.1.111.31 focusing on Android version 2.x and 3.x. All these updates are programmed to take care of threats that leave the systems open for attack. Thus, get the new updates to save your valuable data.
The flash player security update follows reports that CVE–2013–0633 is being actively used in attacks that trick users to open Microsoft Word document that is included in an email as an attachment. This file contains malicious Flash content which specifically targets Windows users using ActiveX.
Although, the threat targets OS X and Windows, Adobe has utilized the opportunity to issue security updates for Android and Linux as well. You can get the new version from Adobe’s official website and if you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or Google Chrome, the built-in Flash Player will be updated automatically.
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