The update to version 16.0.0.305 was first rolled out only via the automatic update feature of Flash Player. Now the update also manually download the full Adobe Security Bulletin published. Besides leak which the emergency patch initially appeared also includes 17 other vulnerabilities mentioned. 14 of them make it possible for an attacker to take vulnerable computers at worst completely.
Google played an important role in the discovery of the now patched problems. Eight vulnerabilities were in fact discovered by employees of Google and the Google Project Zero team. Four other leaks were reported through the Chromium Vulnerability Rewards Program from Google. Users are advised to update to Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.305, which can be done via the automatic update feature and Adobe.com . This page shows which version is installed on the computer.
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