
For more information, see the following Adobe Developer Center article.
#Cannot update adobe flash player update#
This update introduces functionality to mitigate a potential issue could potentially aid an attacker in executing a DNS rebinding attack. These vulnerabilities could be accessed through content delivered from a remote location via the user’s web browser, email client, or other applications that include or reference the Flash Player. Multiple input validation errors have been identified in Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier versions that could lead to the potential execution of arbitrary code.
#Cannot update adobe flash player upgrade#
Severity ratingĪdobe categorizes this as a critical update and recommends affected users upgrade to version 9.0.115.0. Please refer to the Flash Player update TechNote.

SolutionĪdobe recommends all users of Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 9.0.115.0, by downloading it from the Player Download Center, or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted.įor customers who cannot upgrade to Adobe Flash Player 9, Adobe has developed a patched version of Flash Player 7. If you use multiple browsers, perform the check for each browser you have installed on your system. 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. Affected software versionsĪdobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier, 8.0.35.0 and earlier, and 7.0.70.0 and earlier.


Users are recommended to update to the most current version of Flash Player available for their platform. A malicious SWF must be loaded in Flash Player by the user for an attacker to exploit these potential vulnerabilities. SummaryĬritical 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.
