Adobe Flash Player and AIR Security Updates Released

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Adobe has released Version 23.0.0.185 of Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Chrome as well as Version 11.2.202.637 for Linux.  The Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh was updated to Version 18.0.0.382.   

The updates are to address important bug fixes and critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Warning:  Although Adobe suggests downloading the update from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, that 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.

    Non-IE Plugin (Opera, Firefox, Etc.):  http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_plugin.exe
    Flash Player For Internet Explorer, Windows 7 and earlier:  http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_23_active_x.exe
    Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge:  Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows 10: Adobe Flash Player is now a security bulletin rather than a security advisory and is distributed via the normal Windows Update channel.
    Flash Player Uninstaller:  http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
    Adobe AIR:  http://get.adobe.com/air/

Release Notes:  Flash Player® 23 AIR® 23
Security Bulletin