Software Update: Flash Player 6.0.79.0 Critical Update

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on macromedia.com We read about a serious security vulnerability in the widely used Macromedia Flash Player: the vulnerability makes all computers with an unpatched version of the player vulnerable to Buffer Overflows. To close this gap, a cumulative security patch has been released which upgrades the Flash Player to version 6.0.79.0:

Severity Rating
Macromedia categorizes this issue as a critical update and recommends users immediately update to the newest player.

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The cumulative security patch is available today and addresses the potential for future exploits surrounding buffer overflows (read/write) and sandbox integrity within the player which might allow malicious users to gain access to a user’s computer. The security patch addresses this issue while maintaining the robust security framework for delivering rich application experiences. [break]Download the patch here

Version number 6.0.79.0 Critical Update
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