FYI Flash Alert
Tim says: almost everyone has a free version of Flash Player installed on their computer. The following (current as of today) Adobe "Flash Player" security update should be installed. It is available at: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ * * * * * National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA07-355A Adobe Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: December 21, 2007 Last revised: -- Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier * Adobe Flash Player 8.0.35.0 and earlier * Adobe Flash Player 7.0.70.0 and earlier Overview Adobe Flash is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Adobe has released Security Update APSB07-20 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to take control of your computer. Solution Install an Update Install the updates described in Adobe Security Update APSB07-20. Description Adobe Flash is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer, crash your computer or access your data. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-35A. References * US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-355A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-355A.html> * Vulnerability notes for Adobe Security Update APSB07-20 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=APSB07-20> * Securing Your Web Browser - <http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/> The most recent version of this document can be found at: <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/alerts/SA07-355A.html> Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send email to < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with "SA07-355A Feedback VU#758769" in the subject. Produced 2007 by US-CERT, a government organization. Terms of use: http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
