Adobe Flash Player Updates

[Corrine]

Adobe has released Version Adobe has released Version 27.0.0.159 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Chrome and Linux.

These updates address functionality bugs.

Update:

• With the option to 'Allow Adobe to install updates', the update will be automatic. Without that setting enabled, either install the update via the update mechanism when prompted or via the Download Center*.
  
• Windows 7 and earlier:  Installation links for Windows 7 and earlier are provided by Adobe at Installation problems | Flash Player | Windows 7 and earlier:
  
  
  
  • Flash Player for Internet Explorer - ActiveX
    
  • Flash Player for Firefox/Pale Moon - NPAPI
    
  • Flash Player for Opera and Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI
    
• Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11:  Adobe Flash Player will be automatically updated to the latest version for Windows 8.1 and 10.
  
• Google Chrome:  Adobe Flash Player will be automatically updated to the latest Google Chrome version.
  
• Flash Player Uninstaller:  http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
  
• Adobe AIR:  Adobe - Adobe AIR
  

*Important Note:  Downloading the update from the Adobe  Flash Player Download Center  link includes a pre-checked option to install unnecessary extras,  such  as McAfee Scan Plus or Google Drive.  If you use the download  center,  uncheck any unnecessary extras that you do not want.  They are not  needed for the Flash Player update.

• Release Notes:  Flash Player® 27 AIR® 27
  
• Security Bulletin
  

[winchester73]

Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.170 is out today ... bug fixes

https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/release-note/fp_27_air_27_release_notes.html

[Corrine]

It is actually a critical security update which addresses a report that an exploit for CVE-2017-11292 exists in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks against users running Windows.

Release date:  October 16, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: APSB17-32
CVE Numbers:   CVE-2017-11292
Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS 

[Corrine]

Microsoft released the Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.170 Update:  ADV170018 | October Flash Security Update.

[hayc59]

Adobe Flash Player v27.0.0.183 Released

[Corrine]

The update does not include any security fixes.  Rather, it is to correct an important functional fix impacting Flex content.  If impacted, it is recommend the update be installed.  For those who have the option to 'Allow Adobe to install updates', the update will be automatic.  Otherwise, use the links in the initial post in this thread.

https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/release-note/fp_27_air_27_release_notes.html