The update details include type confusion, integer overflow and use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution, as well as buffer overflow and memory corruption vulnerabilities.Īs MacRumors has pointed out, macOS Sierra disables Adobe Flash by default.įor full details on the update, visit: /security/products/flash-player/apsb17-04. Users who do not have the ‘Allow Adobe to install updates’ option enabled can install the update via the update mechanism within the product when prompted.” Apart from basic usage, Adobe Flash Player. The Google Chrome plugin is the most widely accepted choice for creating and viewing Flash files. As such, it gives you more flexibility to use the program on a wide range of devices. The update can be found here.Īdobe notes, “Users of Flash Player 11.2.x or later for Windows, or Flash Player 11.3.x or later for Macintosh, who have selected the option to ‘Allow Adobe to install updates’ will receive the update automatically. Adobe Flash Player is one of the most popular choices for viewing Flash video files on Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac. If your Mac has version 24.0.0.194 or earlier, you should install the update as soon as possible.
The company issued the update last week for systems including Mac, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS.
In order to address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system, Adobe has released a security update for its Flash player.
