Adobe Flash update

Adobe Flash 18.0.0.209 was released today.

Everyone with flash installed should update as soon as possible due to critical 0day bugs.

go here to update https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").

Spoiler: Release notes for other Browsers and OS platforms

Current Flash Player 18 users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to a secure version of Flash Player over the next 24 hours.

Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.

Please note that both Flash Player for Google Chrome and Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 8.x are updated using different mechanisms when available. Flash Player for Google Chrome updates will occur during regular Chrome updates. Flash Player updates for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.x will be provided by Microsoft though the Windows automatic update feature.

If you would like to install the update immediately, please use one of the links below:

Flash Player 18 Windows for Internet Explorer - ActiveX: 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 18 Windows for Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 18 Windows for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 18 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (64-bit machine): 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 18 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (32-bit machine): 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 18 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (64-bit machine): 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 17 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (32-bit machine): 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 17 Mac for Safari, Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 17 Mac for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 18.0.0.209

Flash Player 11.2 desktop for Linux (NPAPI): 11.2.202.481

Flash Player 13 Extended Support Release for Windows and Macintosh: 13.0.0.302

More info: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1900807

 

I forgot to post this when it came out, but:

Adobe Flash 19.0.0.185 released.

Everyone with flash installed should update as soon as possible due to critical bugs.

go here to update: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").

"Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive the update through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms."

Spoiler: Release notes for other Browsers and OS platforms

Current Flash Player users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to Flash Player 19 over the next 24 hours.

Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.

Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive the update through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms.

If you would like to install the update immediately, please use one of the links below:

Flash Player 19 Windows for Internet Explorer - ActiveX: 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 Windows for Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 10.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 Windows for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (64-bit machine): 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (32-bit machine): 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (64-bit machine): 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (32-bit machine): 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 Mac for Safari, Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 19 Mac for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 19.0.0.185

Flash Player 11.2 desktop for Linux (NPAPI): 11.2.202.521

More info: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1959637

 

Adobe Flash 19.0.0.207 released.

go here to update: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").
"Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive the update through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms."

Spoiler: Release notes for other Browsers and OS platforms

Current Flash Player users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to Flash Player 19 over the next 24 hours.

Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.

Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive the update through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms.

If you would like to install the update immediately, please use one of the links below:

Flash Player 19 Windows for Internet Explorer - ActiveX: 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 Windows for Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 Windows for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (64-bit machine): 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (32-bit machine): 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (64-bit machine): 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (32-bit machine): 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 Mac for Safari, Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 Mac for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 11.2 desktop for Linux (NPAPI): 11.2.202.535

More info: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1977928

 

Adobe Flash 19.0.0.226 released.

go here to update: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").
"Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive the update through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms."

Spoiler: Release notes for other Browsers and OS platforms

Current Flash Player users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to Flash Player 19 over the next 24 hours.

Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.

Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive the update through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms.

If you would like to install the update immediately, please use one of the links below:

Flash Player 19 Windows for Internet Explorer - ActiveX: 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 19 Windows for Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 19 Windows for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 19.0.0.207

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (64-bit machine): 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1 (32-bit machine): 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (64-bit machine): 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 19 for Internet Explorer on Windows 8 (32-bit machine): 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 19 Mac for Safari, Firefox and other Netscape Compatible Browsers - NPAPI: 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 19 Mac for Opera 26 and Chromium Based Browsers - PPAPI: 19.0.0.226

Flash Player 11.2 desktop for Linux (NPAPI): 11.2.202.540

More info: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1980878

 

Adobe Flash 20.0.0.306 released.

go here to update: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").

"Current Flash Player users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to Flash Player 20 over the next 24 hours.
Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.
Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive updates through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms."

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2087260
(manual install options in that thread).

 

Adobe Flash 21.0.0.182 released. (3/10/2016)

go here to update: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").

"Current Flash Player users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to Flash Player 20 over the next 24 hours.
Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.
Customers using Google Chrome or Windows 8.x Internet Explorer or Windows 10 Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge will receive updates through the Google and Microsoft update mechanisms."

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2112883
(manual install options in that thread).

 

Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 released (3/33/2016)

Even though the Adobe download page shows v21.0.0.182, it is actually downloading 21.0.0.197

Download (All Versions)

Release Notes

Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller v21.0.0.197

 

Another Adobe Flash update just came out which patches a critical zero-day bug.

Adobe Flash 21.0.0.213 released. (4/7/2016)

go here to update: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").

"Current Flash Player users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to Flash Player 21 over the next 24 hours.
Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.
Customers using Google Chrome will receive updates through the Google update mechanisms. Please note that this release is not available for ActiveX Flash Player on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10."

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2135197
(manual install options in that thread).

 

Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 Released:

Active X = http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/latest/help/install_flash_player_ax.exe

Plugin for Firefox = http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/ge...ensing/win/install_flash_player_21_plugin.exe

Plugin for Chrome/Opera = http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/latest/help/install_flash_player_ppapi.exe

Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller v21.0.0.242 = https://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe

Release Notes

 

Adobe Flash 22.0.0.192 released. (16/jun/2016)

Another Adobe Flash update just came out which patches a critical zero-day bug.
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/06/adobe-update-plugs-flash-player-zero-day/

go here to update: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (make sure to uncheck any additional "offers").

"Current Flash Player users who have enrolled in the "Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)" update mechanism will be automatically updated to Flash Player 21 over the next 24 hours.
Users who have selected "Notify me to install updates" will receive an update notification dialog within 7 days from today. Please note that Windows users will need to restart their system or log out and in to activate the update notification dialog.
Customers using Google Chrome will receive updates through the Google update mechanisms. Please note that this release is not available for ActiveX Flash Player on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10."

https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2168837
(manual install options in that thread).

 

Adobe Flash Player 22.0.0.209 released. ( source)

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

Also for those interested, this blog usually posts the security announcements as soon as they come out.
bookmark or add to your RSS feeds.

https://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/

 

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.162 released. ( source)

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

 

I dont know if this is related to the update, but i have been getting spikes of 50-60% cpu usage on Firefox with only one page open, and scrolling is slow and jerky.

John.

 

I'm using the Firefox Developer branch, 49.0a2 and I also noticed a heavier load after updating to the latest flash version.

Chrome is locked into a much older version, due to Google dropping Vista support, and it's still performing well.

 

I use an add blocker uBlock, so most of the flash adds are blocked, but the one that get though still slow my browser down, I wonder how my watts are wasted world wide running this crap, they should be forced to only show adverts as still images.

John.

 

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.185 released. ( source) 11-oct-2016

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

-Sorry I was a bit late posting this one, I was away on holiday.

 

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 released. ( source) 26-oct-2016

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

"Adobe has released an emergency update for Adobe Flash Player that resolves a critical vulnerability that is actively being abused to execute commands on vulnerable computers. According to Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-36, Adobe has become aware of a report that an exploit for CVE-2016-7855 is actively being used in targeted attacks against users of Windows versions 7, 8.1 and 10."

 

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 released. ( source) 8-nov-2016

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

 

Better yet to get flash install go to this site without having to deal with adobe web install. Web install aren't the best or smartest way to install.

http://www.neowin.net/news/tags/flash_player

 

I've never had a problem with a web install. It's adobe's preferred method of distribution to the public.

 

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 released. ( source) 13-dec-2016

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

 

Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 released. ( source) 10-jan-2017

Spoiler

Vulnerability Details

• These updates resolve a security bypass vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure (CVE-2017-2938).
• These updates resolve use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2932, CVE-2017-2936, CVE-2017-2937).
• These updates resolve heap buffer overflow vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2927, CVE-2017-2933, CVE-2017-2934, CVE-2017-2935).
• These updates resolve memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2925, CVE-2017-2926, CVE-2017-2928, CVE-2017-2930, CVE-2017-2931).

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

 

Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.221 released. ( source) 14-feb-2017

Spoiler

• These updates resolve a type confusion vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2995).
• These updates resolve an integer overflow vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2987).
• These updates resolve use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2982, CVE-2017-2985, CVE-2017-2993, CVE-2017-2994).
• These updates resolve heap buffer overflow vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017- 2984, CVE-2017-2986, CVE-2017-2992).
• These updates resolve memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2988, CVE-2017-2990, CVE-2017-2991, CVE-2017-2996).

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

 

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 released. ( source) 14-mar-2017

Spoiler

• These updates resolve a buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2997).
• These updates resolve memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-2998, CVE-2017-2999).
• These updates resolve a random number generator vulnerability used for constant blinding that could lead to information disclosure (CVE-2017-3000).
• These updates resolve use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2017-3001, CVE-2017-3002, CVE-2017-3003).

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

 

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.148 released. ( source) 11-apr-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash


There are also security updates for Adobe Campaign ( APSB17-09), Adobe Acrobat and Reader ( APSB17-11), Adobe Photoshop ( APSB17-12) and the Creative Cloud Desktop Application ( APSB17-13).

 

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 released. ( source) 9-may-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

 

Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.126 released. ( source) 13-jun-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

This is listed as a priority 1 update, so update as soon as possible.

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe has pushed out another flash update just 3 days from the previous one. There is no official announcement page yet, but you can find out more about the update here.

The new current flash version is 26.0.0.131

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you might have to manually update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

Windows 10 Edge browser and Internet Explorer (embedded - Windows 8.1) are still at version 26.0.0.120. There is not an update for them yet.

Spoiler: versions

Platform Browser Player version
Windows Internet Explorer - ActiveX 26.0.0.131
Internet Explorer (embedded - Windows 8.1) - ActiveX 26.0.0.120
Edge (embedded - Windows 10) - ActiveX 26.0.0.120
Firefox - NPAPI 26.0.0.131
Chrome (embedded) - PPAPI 26.0.0.131
Opera, Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI 26.0.0.131
Macintosh
OS X Firefox, Safari - NPAPI 26.0.0.131
Chrome (embedded) - PPAPI 26.0.0.131
Opera, Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI 26.0.0.131
Linux Firefox - NPAPI 26.0.0.131
Chrome (embedded) - PPAPI 26.0.0.131
Opera, Chromium-based browsers - PPAPI 26.0.0.131
ChromeOS ChromeOS - PPAPI 26.0.0.131

 

Always been meaning to ask…

I see these updates when I check for Win 10 updates, but I made a point of not installing Flash. Can I just toss this into the F.O. pile like MS's driver "updates", or has the whole mess been baked into Windows too

 

Good question. I don't know if it's baked in. I'm assuming it is. You can always go into control panel and check if you have the "Flash Player" icon. If you do, its installed. You can click on the icon and then the updates tab to see what version is installed.

Spoiler: photo

Security wise, it's better not to install it and hopefully sites will use html5, but a majority of sites still use adobe flash. If you do have it installed, definitely update to the latest version for security.

 

How to Uninstall and Disable Flash in Every Web Browser

https://www.howtogeek.com/222275/how-to-uninstall-and-disable-flash-in-every-web-browser/

 

I'm surprised Flash is still a thing. It seems most websites have moved on but there are some video players that still rely on it.

It will be nice when Flash is dead and gone.

 

Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.137 released. ( source) 11-jul-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

I still install flash, but 90% of time I avoid flash powered website.

 

Has any software been updated so much as this one,

John.

 

Java JRE
Adobe Reader
Windows 10

 

Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.151 released. ( source) 8-aug-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.130 released. ( source) 12-sep-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Time to update flash again. this time to 27.0.0.159

( source) 10-oct-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash version 27.0.0.183 has been released, although no official announcement yet.

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.187 released. ( source) 14-nov-2017

This update patches 5 "critical" vulnerabilities, so update asap.

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.126 released. ( source) 12-dec-2017

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.137 released. ( source) 9-jan-2018

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.161 released. ( source) 6-feb-2018

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.113 released. ( source) 13-mar-2018

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash and uncheck any additional offers.

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

 

Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.140 released. ( source) 10-apr-2018

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash and uncheck any additional offers.

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

For Windows 8.1 and 10, you can update via windows update or manually via Microsoft Security Response Center.

 

Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.171 released. ( source) 5-may-2018

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash and uncheck any additional offers.

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

For Windows 8.1 and 10, you can update via windows update or manually via Microsoft Security Response Center.

 

Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.113 released. ( source) 7-jun-2018

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash and uncheck any additional offers.

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

For Windows 8.1 and 10, you can update via windows update or manually via Microsoft Security Response Center.

 

this thread is literally software gore

 

Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 released. ( source) 10-july-2018

To update, visit: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash and uncheck any additional offers.

For chrome browser users, you can push the update by going to chrome://components/, and click update on adobe flash.

For Windows 8.1 and 10, you can update via windows update or manually via Microsoft Security Response Center.

This release not as critical since there were no zero-days patched.