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Adobe Flash on Mac Gets Second Critical Security Update in Just Two Weeks

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Adobe for the second time this month has released Flash Player security updates to address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS systems.

Adobe gave the security fixes its highest severity rating, meaning users should immediately update to the latest Flash Player version through the built-in update mechanism, or by visiting the Adobe Flash Player Download Center.

Adobe said the security updates resolve a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to code execution, as discovered by Google's Threat Analysis Group. Adobe said it was aware of the exploit being used in "limited, targeted attacks" against users running Windows 7 or later only, but Mac users could still be affected and should update out of an abundance of caution.

Affected versions of Flash Player for Mac:
Adobe Flash Player version 23.0.0.185 and earlier
Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome version 23.0.0.185 and earlier
Mac users running Flash Player 11.3.x or later who have selected the option to "allow Adobe to install updates" will receive the update automatically. Likewise, Google Chrome will automatically update Flash Player to version 23.0.0.205. Select "About Google Chrome" under the Tools menu to verify the browser is up-to-date.

Safari on macOS Sierra deactivates Flash by default, only turning on the plug-in when user requested. Chrome, Firefox, and most other modern web browsers also have web plug-in safeguards in place due to repeated security risks. Adobe has released a dozen Flash Player security updates over the past year.

In 2010, late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs penned an article called "Thoughts on Flash" in which he favored open web standards such as HTML5 over Adobe Flash. Jobs said Flash Player was "the number one reason Macs crash" and criticized its performance on mobile devices. "Flash was created during the PC era - for PCs and mice," he wrote.

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iDento said:
Someone should lockup Flash, iTunes and PlayStation Servers in one room and beat them to death.
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How do I remove Flash from my MacBook? I thought i'd removed it from the applications folder but the damn flash update appeared yesterday!
 
I'm getting to sick and tired of this crap. When is Adobe going to put this old dog down? There are still some instances where I have to use Flash content for my work, such as everything in HR like network security and purchasing card compliance videos. I also hate that so many news sites will deliver HTML video content on iOS but not on desktop. So I end up with a big block in the middle of the screen that says Flash is disabled until I update. I always check that stupid box for Adobe to install updates automatically and it never works. On my personal MBP I don't even mess with Flash. Isn't some future version of Chrome supposed to stop supporting Flash?
 
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Flash? People still use that? I removed Flash completely months ago. If I really need to visit a web site that relies on Flash, I open the site in Chrome, which has it’s own enbedded, sandboxed version. I can’t recall the last time I had to do that though.
 
I know there are some bad (and big) companies that refuse to convert their apps to something other than flash. Thankfully, I have dumped them all and moved on with life. For those stuck using those apps, I am truly sorry.
 
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