Adobe Flash for Linux - Critical Security Update

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A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Flash Player for Linux 10.0.12.36, Adobe Flash Player for Linux 9.0.151.0 and earlier that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits this potential vulnerability to take control of the affected system. A specially formed SWF must be loaded in Flash Player for Linux by the user for an attacker to exploit this potential vulnerability.

Adobe recommends all users of Flash Player for Linux 10.0.12.36 and Flash Player for Linux 9.0.151.0 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 10.0.15.3 by downloading it from the Player Download Center, or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when prompted.

For users who cannot update to Flash Player for Linux 10.0.15.3, Adobe has developed a patched version, Flash Player for Linux 9.0.152.0, which can be downloaded from the following link.

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/b ... 08-24.html