# MA-693.012018: MyCERT Advisory - Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

**Date:** 12 Jan 2018  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-693.012018  
**Advisory ID:** MA-693.012018

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**1.0 Introduction**
Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Flash Player.
**2.0 Impact**
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.
**3.0 Affected Products**
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| --- | --- | --- | **Product** | **Version** | **Platform** | **Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime** | **28.0.0.126 and earlier versions** | **Windows, Macintosh** | **Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome** | **28.0.0.126 and earlier versions** | **Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS** | **Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11** | **28.0.0.126 and earlier versions** | **Windows 10 and 8.1** | **Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime** | **28.0.0.126 and earlier versions** | **Linux** |
**4.0 Recommendations**
Users and administrators are recommended to review the Adobe Security Bulletin for the list of affected products:
• <https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-01.html>
|  |  | --- | --- | --- | --- | **Product** | **Version** | **Platform** | **Availability** | **Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime** | **28.0.0.137** | **Windows, Macintosh** | **<https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/>  <http://www.adobe.com/products/players/flash-player-distribution.html>** | **Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome** | **28.0.0.137** | **Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS** | **<https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/>** | **Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11** | **28.0.0.137** | **Windows 10 and 8.1** | **<https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance>** | **Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime** | **28.0.0.137** | **Linux** | **<https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/>** |
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this software to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor, apply necessary updates and follow best practice security policies.
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**5.0 References**
• <https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2018/01/09/Adobe-Releases-Security-Updates-Flash-Player>
• <https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-01.html>