Adobe discloses Flash bug, moves up Reader fixes

Adobe on Monday revealed a "critical" vulnerability in Flash Player that can be used by an attacker to take control of a targeted system. The flaw affects Flash versions 10.1.82.76 and earlier for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris and Android, according to an advisory. The same bug also impacts Adobe Reader 9.3.4 for Windows, Mac and Linux and Acrobat 9.3.4 for Windows and Mac. Adobe is not aware of any public exploits, although there have been reports of them. A fix is scheduled for Sept. 27. Also on Monday, Adobe announced it plans to fast-track its planned quarterly Reader and Acrobat patches by one week, to the week of Oct. 4. The decision comes days after Adobe disclosed a dangerous zero-day vulnerability that is being leveraged in active attacks. — DK

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