# MA-497.072015: MyCERT Advisory - Adobe Releases Security Updates for Shockwave Player

**Date:** 16 Jul 2015  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-497.072015  
**Advisory ID:** MA-497.072015

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#### **1.0 Introduction**
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Shockwave Player for Windows and Macintosh. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-17 and apply the necessary updates.
**2.0 Impact**
This critical vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
**3.0 Affected Products**
Adobe Shockwave PlayerVversion 12.1.8.158 and earlier for Windows and Macintosh.
**4.0 Recommendation**
Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player Version 12.1.8.158 and earlier for Windows and Macintosh to update to Adobe Shockwave Player Version 12.1.9.159. The update is available at the Adobe Shockwave Player Download Center at:
- <https://get.adobe.com/shockwave/>
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this software to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
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**5.0 References**
- Adobe Releases Security Updates for Shockwave Player
<https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb15-17.html>
- USCERT- Adobe Releases Security Update for Shockwave Player
<https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2015/07/14/Adobe-Releases-Security-Update-Shockwave-Player>