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Discussion in 'General Internet' started by Arie, 2012/08/27.

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    Arie

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    Adobe is issuing one security fix after another (that's saying a lot about their ability IMHO).

    Adobe Flash is used widely to compromise computers.

    So go to this Adobe page and check to see if you have the latest version!

    Note: Make sure that if you download the latest version you uncheck the box that either offers you Google Chrome or McAfee Security Scan Plus.
     
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    Thanks Arie.;) I was 1 version behind. Neil.
     
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    ianamal

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    Thanks Arie, it only updated a few days ago and it's out of date again!

    I wish flash player and java had some serious competition, then maybe they'd sort themselves out.

    Chrome again! would you amend your post and remind us "non Chrome users" to un check the box, I'll just un install it again I guess.LOL.

    Ian.
     
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    Thanks, done. Chrome is offered if you use IE, McAfee Security Scan Plus if you use Firefox.
     
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    ianamal

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    Thanks a lot Arie I unchecked it a few days ago and then in my haste and annoyance at having to update flash again forgot!

    This is a very good site just to read through, even if you have no problems and I wish I'd wrote down everything I've done over the years with regards to computing etc...

    I'm knocking on a bit compared to you guys, I was around and using the first BBC Micro's/spectrums etc...

    Then the CPM word processors, IBM and other business machines,the first clones and the revelation of SCSI drives, my have the times changed and boy is it a lot easier now.

    Thanks for your rapid response in this matter!

    Regards, Ian.
     
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    Christer

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    I use to check Archived Flash Player versions from where the most recent version (with some delay) is downloadable for off-line installation. However, version 11_2r202_235 is the most recent one with a 64-bit version that I can find. The current one, 11_4r402_265, does not include a 64-bit version ... :confused: ... or am I missing something?
     
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    Arie

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    You are missing something (it seems). Although I don't download the complete version, I used my 32-bit IE to download the latest version & IE 64-bit also gets it.

    Lastly, to check I did download the off-line version. This is what the readme.txt file has to say on the subject:

     
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    I'm running Windows 7 64-bit and when I downloaded/installed directly from Adobe Flash Player 11.4.402.265, using the 32-bit browser (IE8) the 32-bit version of FlashPlayer appeared in the Control Panel. Next, when I used the 64-bit browser (IE8) and again downloaded/installed, I can't find any trace of the 64-bit version of FlashPlayer but I'll have another look.
     
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    On 64bit Windows 7, no matter how I download/install the most recent version, using 32bit- or 64bit-IE8, I only get the 32bit version (in Control Panel) and can not detect a 64bit version anywhere.

    It's not a problem since I never use the 64bit-verson of IE8 but for testing. However, it is the version of the browser (32bit or 64bit) that dictates whether the respective version of FlashPlayer should used, right?
     
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    No. I downloaded the file with Firefox 32-bit. As per readme.txt it is all inclusive.

    I had previously (over a year ago?) installed the 64-bit version on IE, but I never use that anyway, so never bothered updating that.

    Today I started IE 64-bit and went to the test site and this is the result:
     

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    Christer

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    Yes, it says the same on mine, "Your OS: Windows 7 (64-bit)" but "IE8 64-bit Edition ". Does that equal 64-bit FlashPlayer when it in the Control Panel is listed as 32-bit (specifically)?
     

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    Yes. Easy to check. Open 64-bit IE, go to a flash page (at this stage if flash shows it means that 64-bit flash is running).

    Want proof? Open task manager and see:
     

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    Christer

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    I'll do that and report back but now it's bed time ...
     
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    ianamal

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    Hi Arie sorry for the copy/paste fopaux, I was reading up on both problems and dashing off out to the shops and messed up, thanks for the assistance and here's the extra info on Flash.

    Adobe has released a critical patch for its Flash and AIR applications, following the discovery of yet more serious security vulnerabilities in the software.

    Affecting users of Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Chrome OS and Android, the flaws include four memory corruption vulnerabilities, an integer overflow vulnerability, and a cross-domain information leakage issue. The result is a storm of flaws which can turn a system's security into Swiss cheese.

    In its notification regarding the updates, Adobe admitted to the seriousness of the issues. 'These updates address vulnerabilities that could case a crash,' the company explained, 'and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.'

    That latter, of course, is the key: while system crashes are irritating, the flaws in Flash and AIR mean that an attacker could potentially load a malicious file into a website and automatically execute arbitrary code on visiting systems - potentially taking full control of the targets with very little effort.

    The updates come just one week after Adobe patched another flaw in Flash following the discovery that the flaw was being exploited in the wild to attack systems, albeit in what the company described as a 'limited' manner - a claim security vendor Symantec disputes, having blocked a claimed 1,300 attacks using the vulnerability since the 10th of August.

    The patches for Android are of special interest: the company recently removed its Adobe Flash Player application from the Google Play store, after deciding to cease development on the platform. As a result, new devices are unable to install the software - but any device with an existing installation will still receive the update, Adobe has confirmed.

    The updates area available to download from Adobe now, and we'd certainly recommend that you do so if you value your system's security.
     
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    Christer

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    Well, the FlashPlayer that loads depends on the version of the browser, 32-bit or 64-bit. (See the attached screenshots.) Both FP-versions seem to be "installed" but the Control Panel says 32-bit only. Never mind, now I know ... :eek: ... I think.
     

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    Yea, my control panel says the same... Blame Adobe.
     
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